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Families of Veterans Guild welcomes Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, calls for bipartisan support for veteran families

Why support for veteran families can’t wait any longer

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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A war widows story, inspiring defence spouse

The ultimate defence spouse: a war widows story

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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Celebrating International Women’s Day: honouring Jessie Vasey and the legacy of our war widows

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

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105-year-old war widow shares a lifetime of love and adventure

The story of Marie Cahill In our latest edition of The Guild Digest, we are delighted to share the incredible story of member Marie Cahill, a war widow who has lived a life full of adventure, resilience and passion. There is a well-known saying, ‘Age is just a number’ and Marie Cahill has proved it

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Celebrating the legacy of war widows on International Women's Day

Celebrating the legacy of war widows on International Women’s Day

Honouring the contributions and resilience of war widows in Australia On International Women’s Day, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and resilience of women throughout history. One such inspiring story is that of Jessie Vasey CBE OBE and the Australian War Widows Guild, an organisation that has supported and empowered war

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war widows on War Widows Day 19th October, tribute and recognition of war widows

Stories of courage and sacrifice

Missed our special November issue honouring War Widows Day? Dive into the stories of courage and sacrifice. War Widows Day, observed annually on 19 October, honours the sacrifices of Australia’s war widows. In 2024, Our November Guild Digest highlighted not only how Families of Veterans Guild celebrated War Widows Day, but told the deeply personal

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