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Contribution to National Carer Strategy Consultation

Contribute to the National Carer Strategy Consultation

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to better supporting the three million unpaid carers in Australia, which often includes war widows and veterans families. As part of this commitment, a discussion paper on the new National Carer Strategy has been released, and public consultation is now open. This is a crucial opportunity for carers, former […]

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Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

Veterans Legislation Update

The first step on a long journey of reform A significant step toward system reform was made on 3 July when the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament. For so long this piece of work has been deemed too difficult and unpopular therefore nothing has changed.  We

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Importance of Self Care and making time for it

Making Time for Self-Care: Join a Community of Peers

“You need to put your oxygen mask on first, before you can help others.” This saying holds true, especially for the families of veterans who often find themselves feeling disconnected from their own needs, their families, and their communities. Taking on caregiving roles more intensely than their civilian peers can lead to stress and dysregulation,

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War Widows connecting through the Friendship Line

How the Friendship Line Connects War Widows Across Generations

One of our volunteers shares her experience of calling our members and the benefits of the Families of Veterans Guild Friendship Line service. What is the Friendship Line? The Friendship Line is a service that we offer to our members, especially those who live in rural areas or are socially isolated, to provide them with

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Coping as a Defence Spouse, tips from war widow

How to cope as a defence spouse: tips from a war widow

Anne shares her experience of being married to a Navy submariner and how she found support after his passing. Being a defence spouse: the challenges and the rewards Being a defence spouse can be rewarding, but it also comes with many challenges. You may have to deal with long periods of separation, frequent moves, uncertainty,

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Veteran Families Voices Matter

Veterans Families Voices Matter

Advocacy update: Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System The Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference’s Committee has established a new Inquiry into the integrity and efficacy of the Defence honours and awards system, with particular reference to:  Experiences of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel progressing through the honours and awards system.  The effect

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