Explore writing as a tool for reflection and healing with war widows, defence and veteran families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us online for a free writing through grief session facilitated by our Wellbeing Team on Thursday 11 December 2025. Together, we’ll explore the theme of grief through writing, using […]
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Christmas crafting session and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for some Christmas activities and lunch at our Chatswood office on Friday 5 December 2025. Together we’ll make lavender felt hearts, write Christmas cards for war widows, and share lunch in a
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Create festive baubles: free workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Friday 28 November 2025 at the Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub for a free Christmas bauble workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this festive session offers a relaxed space to get creative, make handmade decorations, and
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Celebrating the lives of Australia’s war widows and their families who carry the impact of service War Widows Day 2025 brought together hundreds at the Sydney Cenotaph to honour Australia’s war widows and their families and acknowledge the ongoing impact of service. The day was an opportunity to reflect on the strength, resilience, and dedication
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A ceremony to reflect and acknowledge unique sacrifices On 19 October at 10.30am, Australians will gather at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney, for the annual War Widows Day ceremony. This ceremony is a moment of recognition, reflection, and remembrance. Acknowledging the unique sacrifice of war widows and families War widows have endured profound loss
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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 20 November 2025,
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