15 August each year marks Victory in the Pacific (VP) – the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces in 1945, which brought an end to the Second World War. For many Australians, it is a day of remembrance for the almost 40,000 men and women gave their lives during the conflict, and countless more […]
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Commemorations, Events
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 3 October 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Lake Burley Griffin, designed to bring
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Friday 3 October 2025, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a gentle wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens — a calming place to pause and connect
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Afternoon movie at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia With the school holidays approaching, a family movie afternoon is a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy time together. On Thursday 2 October 2025, we invite you to join us for a free movie afternoon at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Thursday 25 September 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Commonwealth Park, designed to bring people
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Kissingpoint Cottage for a free clay art workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a chance to get creative and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment. Facilitated by
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing