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Families of Veterans Guild

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Tips to deal with Grief at Christmas Time

Managing grief at Christmas time

By Renee Wilson, CEO of Families of Veterans Guild Christmas comes but once a year. It is a time for family, reflection and happiness. But sadly, for many, it can also be a considerably difficult time to manage grief. In fact, for many the feelings they experience are heightened, as memories of traditions, connections and […]

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The Poppy Project at Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

The poppy project brought to life

The Poppy Project at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway Anticipation has built over the months for many members excited and waiting for the unveiling of the wall of poppies at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. Through our recent Digests, newsletters and online posts, we’ve shared the Poppy Project and its collaborative, remarkable initiative, directed by

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Governor General, Families of Veterans Guild Board Chair and CEO

The Governor General meets our Board Chair and CEO

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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War widows, war widows gathering for annual card writing

Writing cards to members for Christmas

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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War widows, war widow, veteran families. Words from our war widows

Words of wisdom from our war widows

Lynne Sullivan, a member of the Board of Directors for Families of Veterans Guild – proudly owned and operated by Australian War Widows NSW, shared her story and insights. Widowed for ten years, Lynne lost her husband, Patrick, after his 25 years of service in the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Engineers. His service included active

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War Widows Day, war widows, supporting war widows. Wearing our war widows day pin with pride.

Wearing our War Widows Day pin with pride

Support war widows by wearing a sprig of wattle with pride this War Widows Day  This War Widows Day, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of our war widows. It’s a day to honour their remarkable stories of love and sacrifice, and to commemorate the legacy of our organisation, founded on “the energy

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