The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recently released its interim report, sharing 13 recommendations for the veteran community. Over the past year, the Commission has received more than 1,900 submissions including our own, those of some of our members and within our community. Our CEO Renee Wilson wrote an opinion article for The […]
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Important UpdatesWe are honoured to have join with the NSW Government and our Patron the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor, in announcing that the 19th of October will now be known as War Widows’ Day in NSW. At the Premier\’s Vietnam Veterans\’ Day reception, War Widows Day was announced. Minister for Veterans\’, the Hon. David
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Important UpdatesRecently we have published two articles on the cost of living and the impacts on war widows, particularly for those on pensions. The articles published by Defence Connect and the NewsCorp media outlets call for pension review as costs continue to rise. Board Chair, Jennifer Collins; State President Queen Dunbar and NSW Life Member, Meg
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Important Updates, Opinion PiecesAre you a family member of a veteran? We want to hear from you We are hosting an online Town Hall gathering on 31 August 2022 to discuss your thoughts on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Importantly we want to learn more about the barriers you face in supporting yourselves, your
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Important Updates