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veteran community awareness on domestic, family and sexual violence

Raising awareness in our community on domestic, family and sexual violence

It is often said that our Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a microcosm of the Australian population, reflecting the society that it serves though held to a higher standard. In 2023 a report into the prevalence of intimate partner violence within the defence and veteran community was published. That report was confronting reading. The report […]

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Royal Commission, Defence and Veteran Suicide, Closing Ceremony

Our CEO’s reflection on the Royal Commission Closing ceremony

‘It’s now time to fight for our veterans’. That’s the message to all Australians from the three Royal Commissioners who’ve spearheaded a three-year inquiry into the suicide crisis within the nation’s Defence and veteran population. As the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide held its closing ceremony on 28 August, our CEO, Renee Wilson,

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Veteran Families Voices Matter

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System

Thank you to all of those who provided their views on the Defence Honours and Awards System. We have now prepared a submission to the Senate committee based on what you told us. In summary the consultation highlighted the following issues which feature in our submission:   Issues with integrity – The Defence Honours and Awards

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Contribution to National Carer Strategy Consultation

Calling all carers of veterans

To all of those who are currently caring for or have cared for a veteran, we need you hear from you.  The Australian Government is currently seeking the views of carers on the development of a new National Carer Strategy. It is important that as many experiences of veteran families are included as part of

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Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

Update on the Veterans’ Legislation

We are continuing to talk to Government about how the pathway to greater support for the families of veterans and widows can be paved in the new veteran’s legislation which is currently being reviewed by Senate Committee. We have been attending consultations run by the Minister for Veterans Affairs and are talking to MPs and Senators

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How does the ACT Government provide for Veteran families?

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra? 

ACT veterans and their families deserve better  The ACT election is around the corner, and at Families of Veterans Guild, we are wondering, are veterans and their families really a priority for the ACT Government?   Over the last four years we have seen:  Ongoing under resourcing of veteran liaison services at Canberra Hospital.  Failure to

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