/>

Families of Veterans Guild

Families of Veterans Guild
Menu
Menu

Opinion Pieces

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 […]

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

Advocacy, Contribution, Important Updates, Opinion Pieces, , , , , , , , ,
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

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

Advocacy, Contribution, Important Updates, Opinion Pieces, , , , , , , ,
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

Royal Commission, what is next? Read More »

Advocacy, Important Updates, Opinion Pieces, , , , ,
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

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

Advocacy, Opinion Pieces
How does the ACT Government provide for Veteran families?

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra? 

ACT veterans and their families deserve better  The ACT election is around the corner, and at Families of Veterans Guild, we are wondering, are veterans and their families really a priority for the ACT Government?   Over the last four years we have seen:  Ongoing under resourcing of veteran liaison services at Canberra Hospital.  Failure to

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra?  Read More »

Advocacy, Opinion Pieces, , , , ,

Rising cost of living for veteran families

Recently we have published two articles on the cost of living and the impacts on war widows, particularly for those on pensions. The articles published by Defence Connect and the NewsCorp media outlets call for pension review as costs continue to rise. Board Chair, Jennifer Collins; State President Queen Dunbar and NSW Life Member, Meg

Rising cost of living for veteran families Read More »

Important Updates, Opinion Pieces, , ,
Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.