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Self-Care and Biophilia: Embrace Nature for Wellbeing

Self-care and biophilia: embrace nature for wellbeing

Have you heard of Biophilia? The term combines “Bio,” meaning life, and “Philia,” meaning a friendly feeling toward. Biophilia enthusiasts suggest that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. Edward O. Wilson defines biophilia as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” Research suggests that biophilia can have a positive […]

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Art expression for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans.

Sydney defence & veterans families are invited to our next wellbeing event

Join Us for an Intergenerational Art Expression in Chatswood Are you connected to the Defence community? Whether you’re the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a war widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to

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Transforming art into a mindful practice for Defence Families

A Mindful Moment: Transform Your Art into a Mindful Practice for Defence Families

Engaging in mindful art creation can be a rewarding way for veterans and defence families, including defence spouses, to practice being present in the moment. By focusing on the process rather than the outcome, you can bring peace and creativity into your life. Here are some practical tips to help you integrate mindfulness into your

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Importance of Self Care and making time for it

Making Time for Self-Care: Join a Community of Peers

“You need to put your oxygen mask on first, before you can help others.” This saying holds true, especially for the families of veterans who often find themselves feeling disconnected from their own needs, their families, and their communities. Taking on caregiving roles more intensely than their civilian peers can lead to stress and dysregulation,

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Veteran Families Support from Social Work and Wellbeing Events

How the Social Work and Wellbeing Program can help veteran families

A new program to support the emotional and social needs of Australian Defence Force families Did you know that defence families can face significant challenges and hardships due to the impact of military service on their loved ones? Research has shown that many spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of veterans experience poor mental health,

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Defence and Veteran families - Wellbeing Art Therapy Event

Defence & veterans families are invited to our next wellbeing event

Join Us for a Special Art Therapy Event in Canberra!  Are you connected to the Defence community? Whether you’re 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

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