The power of symbols Symbols play a vital role in how we remember and honour sacrifice. The War Widows Day pin is more than a badge — it represents national recognition for the sacrifices carried by widows and widowers across Australia. A public act of remembrance When the Governor-General spoke about War Widows Day last […]
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Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Looking for a simple way to connect with others who understand the life of defence and veteran families? Our free online family dinner on Wednesday 26 November 2025 brings together war widows, veteran spouses, parents, adult children and others affected by ADF service —
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Honouring Australia’s war widows On 19 October, Australians will mark War Widows Day — a day to recognise the women whose lives have been forever shaped by service. Across the country, more than 31,000 known surviving war widows and widowers continue to carry the legacy of partners lost in defence of our nation. Behind every
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An act of recognition and connection This November, we invite you to join us at our Chatswood office to take part in a Christmas card writing session. Together, we will write Christmas wishes for war widows in our community. This activity is open to all war widows, defence and veteran families. It is a way
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Relaxing through crafts, writing and sound healing Our Wellbeing Program regularly hosts a variety of activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. When planning our activities, we ensure that we hold repeated activities that are loved by regular attendees and new activities based on feedback from families and war widows, aiming to provide something for everyone and
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A creative gathering for war widows and defence families We’re inviting war widows, defence and veteran families to join us on Friday 10 October 2025 for a free macramé workshop at our head office, Families of Veterans Guild, 9 Help St Chatswood. It’s open to anyone connected to ADF service — including partners, carers, widows
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