Online Wellbeing Activity - Cook and Connect: Veteran Family Dinner

Note: This event is only for Defence and Veteran Families. This is event for members and non-members.

Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service? Whether you're the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite defence and veteran families to join us for Cook and connect: Veteran family dinner online on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Veteran Family Dinner

Location: Online via Zoom

Date and Time: Wednesday 25 March 2026 , 6pm - 7.30pm (AEDT)

Registrations: Open now. Registrations close 11 March

Cost: FREE for defence and veteran families

Can children attend: Children can participate, parental supervision required.

Items required: We will provide you with a Mingle sachet and 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 Veteran Family Dinner night.

Please note: 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.

Registration is essential. Please register here or contact us for further information wellbeing@fov.org.au or 02 9267 6577.