Lynne Sullivan, a member of the Board of Directors for Families of Veterans Guild – proudly owned and operated by Australian War Widows NSW, shared her story and insights. Widowed for ten years, Lynne lost her husband, Patrick, after his 25 years of service in the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Engineers. His service included active […]
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Advocacy, Contribution, Member Stories, War Widows Program
The importance of War Widows Day War Widows Day holds profound significance as it recognises and connects war widows, acknowledging their bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. It is a day to honour the silent figures who have stood steadfast behind Australia’s peace and security, ensuring that their stories are heard and their contributions remembered. The importance
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Events, Member Stories
Anne shares her experience of being married to a Navy submariner and how she found support after his passing. Being a defence spouse: the challenges and the rewards Being a defence spouse can be rewarding, but it also comes with many challenges. You may have to deal with long periods of separation, frequent moves, uncertainty,
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Member Stories, Social Work and Wellbeing
Our Castle Hill Regional Visit Our recent visit to Castle Hill was met with an amazing turnout from local war widows and special guests, including Mark Hodges MP, State Member for Castle Hill, Dr Peter Gangemi, Mayor of The Hills Shire, and RSL Sub-Branch representatives. The event aimed to provide a space for war widows
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Events, Member Stories, War Widows Program, War Widows Program
We are thrilled to share the success of our regional visit and event that was held at Wallsend Diggers in Newcastle. Our primary goals were to reconnect with members from various areas, encourage engagement, and reach out to members and past members who are not currently attending a club. The event was attended by
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Events, Member Stories, War Widows Program, War Widows ProgramThe Chatswood War Widows Social Club recently and graciously invited War Widows from across Sydney’s Northern Suburbs to join them in a special luncheon. The Luncheon was held at Chatswood RSL Club where Coordinator, Elizabeth Wright, and her members meet monthly. The Chatswood Social Club has been meeting for 35 years and they enjoy the
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eNewsletters, Member Stories