War Widows Program

Holding each other close: Muswellbrook Social Club

War Widows Social Clubs have always been a place where friendships are forever remembered, even decades later. From the beginning, our social clubs have existed to make sure no war widow faces life alone. Formed in the tradition set by our founder Jessie Vasey CBE OBE who “welded” widows together so they had voice, companionship and practical support, the clubs offer belonging built on a shared loss that only those who’ve lived it […]

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July 31, 2026

An object with a story – Patterns of comfort

80 years of the Guild means 80 years of history and memories woven into personal possessions. War widows and veteran families carry pieces of our shared history in their homes, these pieces holding the stories of those who owned them and a reflection of the time they lived in. Through the years, our members have been kind enough to occasionally share items with us so we can pass on those memories and

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July 31, 2026

Expanding war widows services into South Australia, supporting wellbeing, connection and accommodation while honouring long‑standing partnerships and legacy.

South Australia Update

What is happening now for SA war widows A warm and special welcome to the more than 50 War Widow South Australia (SA)members who have joined us since the start of the year. We are so pleased to have you with us and look forward to welcoming many more of you over the coming months.

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May 14, 2026

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance

Honouring service & sacrifice: widows & families at the centre of remembrance On the morning of 23 April, we gathered once again to do what war widows and veteran families have done for 74 years: remember their loved one, their own way. The 74th annual ANZAC Field of Remembrance was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral

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May 6, 2026

Update on War Widows South Australia

The Families of Veterans Guild is proud to support South Australia’s war widows and veteran families. Our utmost priority is ensuring their wellbeing by providing the advocacy, connection and social work support programs they deserve and rely on. Reflecting this, we are very disappointed that South Australian war widows are being used, without their

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April 15, 2026

Update on War Widows South Australia

Our work to expand war widows service to South Australia, is well progressed with membership transition well underway and services set to recommence early in 2026. Initial service delivery will focus on social connection, wellbeing activities, and peer support for war widows. Over the course of 2026 we will also be building and reaffirming

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February 27, 2026

An object with a story – Patterns of comfort

South Australia Update

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance

Update on War Widows South Australia

Update on War Widows South Australia

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