Cook & Connect: free online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families
Who is this free activity for and why?
Join us for a relaxed evening of good food and conversation at our next online Veteran Family Dinner via Zoom on Wednesday 30 July 2025. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of a current or former ADF member, or part of a defence or veteran family, you’re warmly invited to share a meal and connect from your own kitchen.
This free event is part of our Wellbeing Program, created to foster connection and care among those whose lives have been shaped by defence service. From deployments and transitions to the realities of grief or caregiving, we recognise the many unseen ways veteran families show up for others — and want to offer a space for you to be supported, too.
Veteran family dinner & cooking online
War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for our Cook & Connect: Veteran Family Dinner Online. Facilitated by Gabby and Lisa from the Social Work and Wellbeing Program, this casual cooking experience is designed to bring the veteran family community together to share a virtual meal. Whether you are cooking for one or a whole family, this activity is designed to bring forth the benefits of a communal dinner from the comfort of your home.
We will provide you with a Woolworths or Coles gift card to contribute to the purchase of ingredients. A list of ingredients and utensils required for the meal preparation will be emailed to you prior to the dinner night.
The meal is designed to feed 4 people however if you are only cooking for 1 or 2 people the facilitators will guide you on the appropriate measurements. Please only register once per household.
Indemnity waiver
By registering and participating in the virtual Veteran Family Dinner hosted by Families of Veterans Guild, at any location in Australia or virtually, I, the registered participant, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions;
Assumption of Risk: I understand that participating in cooking activities involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to; cuts, burns, slips, falls, allergic reactions, and other risks associated with cooking activities, knives, heat, and other dangerous tools. I personally assume these risks when participating in this activity.
Medical Condition: I certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the cooking activity. I agree to inform the facilitator of any medical conditions, allergies, or dietary restrictions that may affect my ability to safely participate.
Release of Liability: I hereby release and discharge Australian War Widows NSW Ltd (trading as Families of Veterans Guild), its facilitators, employees, directors, members or managers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or any property belonging to me while participating in the cooking class.
There is no cost for this activity. Your gift card for ingredients will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.
Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “Thank you for organising the activity, it was a wonderful experience for our family to connect and have fun together.”
Event information
Location: Online via Zoom.
Date and Time: Wednesday 30 July 2025, 6pm – 8pm.
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 14 July.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.
Registration is a must, places are limited. Register below or call us on 02 9267 6577. For more information, please email wellbeing@fov.org.au.
