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Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater […]

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Quote from our media release in response the the passing of the VETS Bill

Media release in response to the passing of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill 2024

Media release – 18 February 2025 We commend the Government and Minister for Veterans, the Hon Matt Keogh for driving the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (VETS) Bill 2024 forward and bringing about long-needed reform that will simplify the legislative framework for 581,000 Australian veterans. The Families of Veterans Guild views the harmonisation of the

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Stay informed and stay engaged: the Veteran Harmonisation bill has passed, but war widows and veteran families still need a voice

The Veterans Harmonisation Bill: what it means for war widows and what comes next

The passage of the Veterans Harmonisation Bill marks a significant shift in the veteran support system. While it streamlines veteran entitlements under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) from July 2026, there remain critical areas requiring further improvement—particularly in recognising and supporting families of veterans and removing disadvantages within the Act for war widows

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CEO Renee Wilson providing evidence to the Senate Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System

Voices of families heard at the Senate Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System

On Friday 7 February, our CEO, Renee Wilson, provided crucial evidence to the Senate Committee investigating the integrity of the Defence Honours and Awards System. This appearance amplifies the voices of veteran families and war widows who have shared their perspectives with us over the years. It isn’t often that the voices of families of

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Royal Commission, whats next? Defence and Veteran Suicide

Royal Commission, what is next?

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide tables its final report: time to ask ourselves, what is next? The past few weeks have been significant for our community and for all Australians. With the Royal Commission’s report now public, we’ve reached the end of a major chapter, but our real work starts now. Following

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veteran community awareness on domestic, family and sexual violence

Raising awareness in our community on domestic, family and sexual violence

It is often said that our Australian Defence Force (ADF) is a microcosm of the Australian population, reflecting the society that it serves though held to a higher standard. In 2023 a report into the prevalence of intimate partner violence within the defence and veteran community was published. That report was confronting reading. The report

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