Caroline Kirche

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

This week’s Federal Budget once again failed to commit any funding to supporting Australian veteran families, a community that hasn’t seen a substantive policy update since 1986. While the Government touts a record $53 billion Defence package, the limited funding flowing into the veteran portfolio is being funnelled into the most inefficient part of the […]

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May 13, 2026

Expanding war widows services into South Australia, supporting wellbeing, connection and accommodation while honouring long‑standing partnerships and legacy.

Update on War Widows South Australia

The Families of Veterans Guild is proud to support South Australia’s war widows and veteran families. Our utmost priority is ensuring their wellbeing by providing the advocacy, connection and social work support programs they deserve and rely on. Reflecting this, we are very disappointed that South Australian war widows are being used, without their

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April 15, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk and lunch at the Canberra Botanic Gardens for war widows, defence and veteran families

Explore nature and wellbeing with fellow veteran and defence families in Canberra War widows and families of current and former serving Defence members are invited to join this Canberra wellbeing walk and lunch. The activity begins with a guided tour of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, offering participants the chance to immerse themselves in the

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January 7, 2026

Gem art session. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Online gem art session for veteran families

Make gem art: online session for war widows, defence and veteran families This online gem art wellbeing session has been created for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often juggle the emotional and practical demands of defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring

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January 7, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney for widows, defence and veteran families

A relaxing outdoor wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney is for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often navigate the long-term impacts of Defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring responsibilities. This in-person

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January 7, 2026

Tension and trauma release exercises workshop. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) Workshop for War Widows and Veteran Families

A wellbeing activity designed for war widows, defence and veteran families War widows, defence and veteran families often carry ongoing stress related to defence life — including relocations, deployments, transitions out of service, and caring responsibilities. This online wellbeing activity has been created specifically for families of current and former serving members, providing a supportive space

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January 7, 2026

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

Update on War Widows South Australia

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