ABF Veteran Online Book Club

Launching 2026

Early Sign up - available now

What is the ABF Veteran Online Book Club?

The ABF Veteran Online Book Club is a monthly online program that uses books, guided discussion, and evidence-informed bibliotherapy to support wellbeing, connection and reflection.

This is not a traditional book club. There are no tests, no pressure to share, and no requirement to finish every book. Participation is flexible and designed to meet people where they are.

"A book club for connection, reflection, and wellbeing"

Bibliotherapy

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Who the Book Club is for

✔Veterans (currently serving or ex-service)
✔Partners and family members of veterans
✔Spouses and children of deceased veterans
✔First responders (where spaces allow)

You don’t need to be an avid reader to take part. Listening, observing, or engaging lightly are all valid ways to participate.

How the Online Book Club Works

Monthly reading themes

Each month focuses on broad life themes such as resilience, identity, transition, connection, purpose, or belonging. A suggested book (fiction or non-fiction) anchors the theme, but engagement remains flexible.

Facilitated online sessions

Members are invited to live, facilitated online sessions that may include guided discussion, optional reflection prompts, and shared conversation. Recordings are available for members who cannot attend live.

Member resource hub

Session recordings
Guided reflection worksheets
Themed reading notes
Optional journalling tools
Curated reading lists

What makes the VOBC different?

  
    ✔Veteran-informed and trauma-aware
✔Non-clinical and non-diagnostic
✔Fully online and accessible nationwide
✔Optional participation with no pressure to share
✔Designed to complement, not replace, professional support

Cost and Access

Participation in the ABF Veteran Online Book Club is free.

The program is delivered online to ensure accessibility for rural, regional, and remote participants.

Join the Book Club

Access to live sessions, recordings, and resources is provided through our members’ site.

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About the Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation

The Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation (ABF) is a registered Australian charity dedicated to improving mental wellbeing through literature, reflection, and community connection.

ABF began as Brothers and Books and has grown into a national organisation delivering bibliotherapy informed programs, community libraries, and reading-based wellbeing initiatives for veterans, first responders, and the wider community.