Australian War Widows Queensland has run a successful pen pal program, connecting widows throughout the state. The ladies who have received a letter from their pen pal say it “made their day so much better”. You could be part of this valued program too and make your own pen pal! AWWQ has one member […]
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Important UpdatesOn the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minutes’ silence is observed and dedicated to those service men and women who fought and served to protect our nation. 11 November, originally known as Armistice Day, was a day to remember those who died in World War One. Today the loss
Australian War Widows NSW (AWWNSW) recently made a written submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Due to its experience, leadership, and network, AWWNSW has formed a view on several items raised by the Commissioners. The opinions expressed through and by AWWNSW below were formed through consultation with members, its broad community,
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – AWWNSW Statement Read More »
Contribution, Important UpdatesToday, on Founders Day, we remember and celebrate our founder Mrs Jessie Mary Vasey OBE CBE, born in Roma, Queensland on 19 October 1897. Born Jessie Mary Halbert, Jessie was the eldest of three girls, daughter of a Queensland grazier, and a university graduate with first-class honours. Jessie Halbert married George Alan Vasey on 17
We are honoured to receive this very special message from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC. Her Excellency, our Patron, prepared this message for our members as they met with the Board of Directors today for our 22nd Annual General Meeting. Thank you to all our members for joining our AGM today and
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Important UpdatesA call to reach out to Australian veterans and families of the Afghanistan war Considering the transpiring situation in Afghanistan, Australian War Widows NSW (AWW NSW) calls on the veteran community and their families to support each other during this time. The war in the Middle East has affected so many civilians and profoundly
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