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Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

New Legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation introduced today

A first step to a much larger body of reform work A significant step toward system reform was made today with the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 introduced into Parliament. For so long this piece of work has been deemed too difficult and unpopular therefore nothing has changed. We are glad […]

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Connecting War Widows and expanding peer support

Connecting War Widows: Expanding Peer Support Networks

Our Castle Hill Regional Visit Our recent visit to Castle Hill was met with an amazing turnout from local war widows and special guests, including Mark Hodges MP, State Member for Castle Hill, Dr Peter Gangemi, Mayor of The Hills Shire, and RSL Sub-Branch representatives. The event aimed to provide a space for war widows

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Closing the digital divide, a guide for war widows to remain connected online

Closing the Digital Divide – Online Safety 101

Build your skills, learn about online safety Some information provided in the following is thanks to the Australian Government’s e-safety resources and is available on the Be Connected website.  The internet is a great source of information, but as with anything, there are some risks. It’s good to remember that as long as you take

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Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission hands over lived experience book to the Governor General

“Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” Yesterday the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed over its Lived Experience book “Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” to the Governor General. The book was subsequently released by the Government later in the afternoon.

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Advocacy benefit for veteran families

The direct impact of our Advocacy Program

This article shows how our Advocacy work over the last few years has helped Veteran Families, including war widows.  Since 2021, we have advocated on 65 issues for the benefit of veterans families, including war widows. There has been positive progress against 14 of these issues with 9 being achieved and 5 being partially achieved.  

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War Widows connecting through Newcastle Luncheon

War Widows regional visits – Newcastle and Surrounds

We are thrilled to share the success of our regional visit and event that was held at Wallsend Diggers in Newcastle. Our primary goals were to reconnect with members from various areas, encourage engagement, and reach out to members and past members who are not currently attending a club.   The event was attended by

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