Our Board Chair and CEO advocating for defence families with the Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC In November, our Board Chair Tricia Hobson and CEO Renee Wilson had the honour of meeting Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC. This was a meaningful opportunity to thank Her Excellency in person for her touching War Widow’s Day video tribute and […]
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Advocacy, Contribution
Celebrating the season with handwritten cards for our war widows The end of the year is a special time, but for many, especially within our community of war widows, it can also bring moments of reflection and heartache. That’s why our Christmas card writing sessions have become such an essential part of our annual calendar,
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Contribution
Defence families experience a garden of gratitude through art expression On 20 November, defence families gathered at the Randwick Family Centre for an art activity centered on gratitude and collaboration. This special activity aimed to address the unique challenges defence families face, including social isolation, the demands of caring roles, and the pressures of military
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
On 12 September 2024, the Federal Government introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to parliament. If passed and made law, the bill would have a start date of 1 July 2025. This summary is intended to help war widows and families of veterans who access or will likely access aged care services. The summary provides an
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Important Updates
Castle Hill war widows celebrate first social outing at Lynwood Golf and Country Club On Friday 15 November, the Castle Hill War Widows Social Club marked a significant milestone with their very first group outing as a new club. Held at the Lynwood Golf and Country Club in Pitt Town, this special event was organised
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Events, War Widows Program
The Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney – thoughts and tributes to veterans and their families The Book of the Anzac Memorial, written by Bruce Dellit who was also the architect for the Memorial, offers a moving tribute to veterans and, perhaps most profoundly, to the families left behind; the war widows, parents and children who
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Commemorations