Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Slow right down and reconnect — with nature, and with yourself. This wellbeing activity is a gentle, guided walk through the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, designed to help you feel present and at ease. On Friday 30 October 2026, war widows, defence and […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Twenty-one years at the helm: Aileen Watkins OBE and the making of the Guild Part of our 80th anniversary series, honouring the war widows who built this organisation. When the War Widows’ Guild began in NSW in 1946, it had almost nothing. No offices of its own, no housing, no reliable income. What it had was a founding idea
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Member Stories, War Widows Program
Get growing with an introduction to gardening for war widows, defence and veteran families Whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony, or a single pot on the windowsill, this online wellbeing activity will help you get growing with confidence. On Thursday 15 October 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our introduction to
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Advanced Tension and Trauma Release Exercises for war widows, defence and veteran families Ready to take your Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) practice further? This six-week wellbeing activity builds on the introductory course with deeper techniques to release tension and settle the nervous system. Starting Wednesday 21 October 2026, war widows, defence and veteran
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Strike up some fun with a family bowling afternoon for defence and veteran families Looking for something to fill a school holiday afternoon? Make a day of it in the city with this wellbeing activity at Darling Harbour. On Thursday 8 October 2026, defence and veteran families can join our family bowling afternoon with one
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Calming watercolour painting evening for war widows, defence and veteran families No skill required, just a brush and a bit of colour! This online wellbeing activity is a calm, confidence-building hour of watercolour painting you can enjoy from home. On Monday 28 September 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our watercolour painting
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing