Recognising the vital role of our volunteers On Tuesday 10 June 2025, we hosted a Volunteers Thank You Lunch at Club Parramatta, bringing together some of our dedicated volunteers. The lunch was an opportunity to thank them for the time they give to support war widows through phone calls, handwritten cards, and social club gatherings. […]
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Contribution, Member Stories, Volunteering, War Widows Program
When the Guild celebrated Christmas in July at Kirribilli RSL in 2023, Elizabeth Wright was 102 at the time and was handed the microphone to say a few words as the coordinator of the Chatswood social club. Just prior to the event, we sat down with Elizabeth at her home to learn more about how
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Member Stories
War widows and their families gathered across NSW to honour loved ones through local ANZAC Field of Remembrance services. Each gathering offered a moment to pause, lay a cross, and remember someone who served, together, and in their own way. While the central service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, it reached well
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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories
We’ve called for a matched election commitment from the Australian Labor Party—and here’s why it matters. Last week, the Families of Veterans Guild welcomed a landmark commitment from the Liberal National Party, pledging $5 million over four years to expand support for the families of Australian veterans. This is the first time a major party has made a
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Advocacy, Important Updates, Member Stories, Opinion Pieces
Losing a partner is a grief that never truly leaves, it simply changes shape over time. But Margaret, a war widow, has shown that even with grief, nothing can stop you from living your life to the fullest and giving everything a go. In 2023, a current serving partner met with Margaret and shared with
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Member Stories
Join us in reflecting on the extraordinary contributions of Jessie Vasey and our war widows As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we are reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of women who have shaped history. This year, we honour Jessie Vasey CBE OBE and the Australian War Widows Guild, and the remarkable efforts