When Mrs Jessie Vasey founded our organisation, she did so with a fierce conviction: that the women and families who had given so much to the nation deserved to be seen, heard, and recognised. Her vision laid the foundations upon which our organisation still stands today. ANZAC Week is one of those moments where our […]
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Events
Try clay art: online workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Wednesday 3 June 2026, we’re hosting a free air dry clay workshop — and you’re invited to join from the comfort of your own home! This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, partners, carers and children. No
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Each year, we do our best to bring the ANZAC Field of Remembrance to regional areas. It is important to us that widows who are not located in Sydney or who cannot travel to attend the service have a way to be involved no matter where they live. This is why we host the regional gatherings around NSW
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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories
With the recent closure of War Widows South Australia Inc., war widows in the area might have felt worried about losing the connections they had built over the years with other war widows in their community. The unique friendships and strong community that grows amongst war widows and veteran families who share similar experiences, are
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing