Experience sound healing: free session for veteran families Join us on 31 August 2025 for a peaceful morning of sound healing at Heart and Soul Yoga in Cronulla, just a short walk from the train station. Open to all defence and veteran families, this unique wellbeing activity brought to you by our Wellbeing Program supports […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Wellbeing walk through the cherry blossoms for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can quietly shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On 22 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Sydney Cherry Blossom
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Try something creative: free watercolour painting for veteran families Looking for a low-pressure, creative activity to unwind and meet others? We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a free watercolour painting session in Solid Rock Defence Ministry on Saturday 16 August 2025. Open to anyone connected to defence service —
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Life alongside or after military service comes with unique challenges — whether you’re the widow of a veteran, a parent whose child served, or the partner of someone navigating transition. This free creative writing session is for you. Held online on Thursday 14 August 2025,
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Overview of the Interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission In July we met with the interim Defence and Veterans’ Services Commissioner. We heard firsthand about the significant work going into the establishment of the commission and what its remit would be. Key priorities and advocacy We discussed our respective submission to the Senate Inquiry into
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Advocacy, Contribution, Important Updates
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can quietly shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 8 August 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Ground to Sky
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