Your child or grandchild may be eligible for the AVCAT tertiary scholarship between $4,000 and $6,000! 2024 AVCAT scholarship applications open on 18 August, including the Australian War Widows NSW Scholarship, and close at midnight 31 October 2023. AVCAT is a national charity that manages a range of tertiary education scholarships and bursaries for the children […]
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Important UpdatesOur AWWNSW CEO Renee Wilson was recently awarded the Ferris Family Fellowship during the Harvard Club of Australia Luncheon. With this Fellowship, Renee will attend a week-long course about managing and leading Non-For-Profit Organisations at Harvard University in the US. “I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity. It has come at the perfect
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Important UpdatesOn International Nurses Day 12 May 2023, Board Member Jennifer Collins AM acknowledged her respect to her nursing peers and highlighted the service of Ethel Lane AM MBE a nurse and a war widow: “The name Ethel “Stalky” Lane AM MBE is synonymous with dedication to women’s services, veterans welfare and the Australian War Widows.
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Important UpdatesUpdate on support for bereaved children of veterans During the course of our regular Townhalls, an urgent priority regarding access to treatment for bereaved children of veterans was identified and immediately actioned. Over the course of the following 4 weeks, we worked with DVA and the Minister’s Office to understand the barriers in the system.
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Important UpdatesThe 2023 ANZAC Field of Remembrance has come to a close and we reflect on the touching display of honour and remembrance for our fallen heroes. Our AWWNSW CEO Renee Wilson summed it up perfectly: \”It was the usual high standard. It was moving. It was thought-provoking. It was special. It was about the families
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Events, Important UpdatesOn April 29, we marked 58 years since Australian troops committed to the Vietnam War, and this year will mark 50 years since the end of Australia\’s involvement in this conflict. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh noted the significance of the Anniversary and paid tribute to those who served in the defence of
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