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Veteran family, families of veterans support. Social connection for veteran families.

The power of social connection for veteran families

Social connections importance for defence and veteran families For defence and veteran families, the power of social connection is evident in their journey of resilience. Defence life can bring unique challenges, even long after service. Frequent relocations, long deployments, the caring journey and emotional toll of carrying the load at home can bring about stress […]

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November 19, 2024

Exercise as self-care for veteran families

The role of physical activity in strengthening family bonds Regular physical activity can be a form of self-care. Exercise not only benefits physical health but also improves mental wellbeing, reduces stress, and strengthens family bonds. Engaging in family exercise creates an opportunity for everyone to reconnect, release tension, and stay active together. Veteran families face

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November 19, 2024

Wellbeing activity for defence families, veteran families and war widows.

October Highlights From Our Wellbeing Program

Veterans’ health week The theme of Veterans’ Health Week 2024 was Keep Connected. This theme focused on promoting good health and wellbeing in the everyday life of veterans and their families and shone a light on the importance of social connection. Our Wellbeing Program held numerous events in Canberra and Sydney for defence and veteran

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November 13, 2024

Wellness walk for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans

Canberra veteran families Wellness Walk

Join us for a relaxing walk Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for our Wellness Walk in Canberra on Friday 6

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November 10, 2024

Christmas workshop for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans

Online macrame Christmas ornaments workshop

Defence and veteran families can register for a free online Christmas art session Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us online for

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October 31, 2024

Christmas Photoshoot for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans

Christmas family photoshoot for Canberra defence families

We invite Canberra defence and veteran families to enjoy a Christmas photo shoot Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for a

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October 28, 2024

October Highlights From Our Wellbeing Program

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