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Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater […]

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Families of veterans raising their voice for the Defence and Veterans Mental Health Wellbeing Strategy

Improving support for defence and veteran families: our response to the wellbeing strategy 2025-2030

We have recently submitted feedback on the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030. You can read our submission here. Overview of our response In summary, our response to the strategy highlights the importance of supporting and empowering the families of veterans to achieve a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient defence and veteran community. Our

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Share your experience with ADF superannuation Schemes

Have your say on ADF Superannuation Schemes – Share your experiences

Are you or a loved one affected by the superannuation schemes for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members? The Senate’s Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee has launched an Inquiry into the operation and appropriateness of the superannuation schemes for current and former serving ADF members. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of these

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Senator Katy Gallagher announcing Rise Together Initiative funded by Government at Parliament House

Rise Together Initiative announcement at Parliament House

The Rise Together Initiative announced at Parliament House As part of its overall mission to support the unmet needs of veteran families, the Guild has created The Rise Together Initiative, exclusively for defence and veteran partners, including war widows. This initiative is being predominately funded by a grant formally announced by the Minister for Women,

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Rise Together Initiative will provide defence and veteran spouses with the ability to undertake the Women in Leadership Development Program. Applications are now open

Rise Together Initiative 

Building career confidence for defence and veteran partners  Are you a female partner or widow of a current or former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) member? Has your career been impacted by your loved one’s defence career? Would you like to build career confidence and embrace leadership with confidence? In 2025 the Rise Together Initiative will provide 12 defence and veteran

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Watch international women's day video about the story of our organisation: the story of women empowering women.

Celebrating International Women’s Day: honouring Jessie Vasey and the legacy of our war widows

Join us in reflecting on the extraordinary contributions of Jessie Vasey and our war widows As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we are reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of women who have shaped history. This year, we honour Jessie Vasey CBE OBE and the Australian War Widows Guild, and the remarkable efforts

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