From the beginning, our social clubs have existed to make sure no war widow faces life alone. Formed in the tradition set by Jessie Vasey, who “welded” widows together so they had voice, companionship and practical support, the clubs offer belonging built on a shared loss and a shared resolve. That unspoken understanding is why a simple […]
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A walk of remembrance and connection at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway During one of our recent wellbeing activities, war widows had the opportunity to visit the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway for a long-awaited return of the war widows walk, exclusive to war widows. About the Walkway The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a living,
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Crafting, writing and reflecting through our wellbeing activities Finding moments of calm and creativity can be challenging, especially for those navigating life after service. That’s why our Wellbeing Program is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for war widows, defence families, and veteran communities. From hands-on crafts to reflective writing sessions, these activities are designed to
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Members visit of the Concord Rehab Hospital Jenny, one of our members from the Younger Members Social Club, shared with us the story of a memorable outing with her club to the Concord Repatriation General Hospital during September. The journey took the group from the legacy of Australian military nursing history through to the level
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A day out with the Penrith War Widows Social Club Jill, one of our Member from Penrith, shared with us the story about how memorable a trip with her social club can be. The Penrith War Widows Social Club gathered on 16 April and enjoyed a special outing to Innovations Direct at Frenchs Forest, a
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Connecting out and about through wellbeing activities Our Wellbeing Program continues to offer a variety of activities for war widows, defence and veteran families, creating spaces for connection, creativity, and care. We aim to balance beloved repeated activities with new experiences based on community feedback, ensuring there’s something for everyone. In recent months, families have
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