Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families With spring unfolding, it’s a time to pause and nurture the wellbeing of ourselves and those we care for. In this month’s Wellbeing Newsletter, we included two practical tips and have taken them to share with you below—designed to support you in staying […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online Looking for a low-pressure, creative activity to unwind and meet others? We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a free watercolour painting session online on Wednesday 8 October 2025. Open to anyone connected to defence service — including partners,
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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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Close but not quite A message from our CEO, Renee Wilson. On Thursday 04 September 2025 The Hon. Matt Keogh MP made this speech to the Parliament, addressing the progress made since the Royal Commission handed over its final report on 4 September 2024. Minister Keogh used the opportunity to address the Senate Inquiry into
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Advocacy, Opinion Pieces
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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