Create your own Macramé hanger, and connect with other defence spouses and families Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us to make […]
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Events, Wellbeing
Join us for a wellness walk in Canberra Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for our Wellness Walk in Canberra on
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Events, Wellbeing
Highlights from the annual meeting of the Australian War Widows NSW Ltd trading as Families of Veterans Guild. A successful year for the organisation The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian War Widows NSW Ltd, trading as Families of Veterans Guild, was held on 15 August 2024 at the Rydges Sydney Central. The
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Events, Important Updates, War Widows Program
Join Us for an Intergenerational Art Expression in Chatswood Are you connected to the Defence community? Whether you’re the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a war widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to
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Events, Wellbeing
A new program to support the emotional and social needs of Australian Defence Force families Did you know that defence families can face significant challenges and hardships due to the impact of military service on their loved ones? Research has shown that many spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of veterans experience poor mental health,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Enhancing Lives through War Widows Social Clubs Our War Widows Program is dedicated to supporting and connecting war widows. Through our various initiatives, we ensure that war widows remain connected with their peers and the broader community. Our program includes Social and Guild Clubs, the Friendship Line, the Transport Program, 100th birthday recognition, outreach and
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Events, War Widows Program