South Australian war widows & veteran families
Welcome to the Families of Veterans Guild: supporting South Australian war widows & veteran families
A new chapter for war widows and veteran families in South Australia
In December 2025 Australian War Widows (SA) Inc. has voluntarily wound up its operation and entrusted its legacy and members to the Families of Veterans Guild (owned by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd).
This transition ensures that war widows and veteran families in South Australia continue to receive support, connection, and advocacy—honouring the vision of Jessie Vasey and the generations who have built this community.
The South Australian War Widows association has wound down after decades of service. To ensure no war widow or veteran family is left without support, the Families of Veterans Guild (owned by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd) will be expanding its operations to South Australia (SA) from 2026. This means widows and veteran families will have access to our programs, services, and community.
The Families of Veterans Guild is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting war widows, partners, children, and families of veterans (current and former serving). We provide advocacy, connection, social work and wellbeing support programs for all defence and veteran families, including war widows.
What does this mean for War Widows SA members?
- Continued connection: Local South Australian war widows will keep meeting with support from our team and local volunteers.
- Access to services: All SA war widows and veteran families can join our online activities and access our social work services, including wellbeing support, advocacy, and information.
- Membership: If you were a member of War Widows SA, your membership can transition to the Guild. Life Members will retain their status. There are no fees for your first year of membership with us from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
- No loss of entitlements: Your eligibility for government and community support remains unchanged.
Support available now to war widows & veteran families
Online activities
Free online wellbeing sessions, creative workshops, and peer support groups—accessible from anywhere.
Social work services
Trauma-informed support for grief, life changes, service navigation, and empowering independence.
Resource hub
Guides, webinars, and information to help you access entitlements, improve digital skills and wellbeing.
Join us: stay connected, supported, and informed
We honour the legacy of South Australian War Widows and
welcome you to the Families of Veterans Guild community. Your journey with us
starts here.
What’s next for you?
- Fill out and return your membership form (if you haven’t already) or contact us to receive one.
- Reach out to our team for support or information—call 02 9267 6577 or email guild@fov.org.au.
- The war widows monthly meetings will be coming back in 2026, register your interest to join here.
- Attend our online activities.
- Subscribe to our monthly Guild Newsletter here
- Visit our resource hub to access resources and stay updated.
No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to walk alongside you. You’re invited to connect, participate, and access the support you need—no one is left behind.
Frequently asked questions
Why has the South Australian War Widows organisation closed?
The association made the difficult decision to wind up in 2025, entrusting its legacy and members to the Families of Veterans Guild to ensure ongoing support.
What happens to my membership?
Your membership can transition to the Guild, with no fees during the transition. Life Members retain their status. You’ll have options for renewal or free community membership in future. If you are unsure your membership has transitioned over, please contact us on 02 9267 6577 or email guild@fov.org.au.
Will local meetings continue?
Yes. Monthly social club gatherings will continue in Adelaide, coordinated locally and supported by our team.
What services can I access?
You can join online wellbeing activities, access professional social work support, access our resource hub to find information relevant to you and join in our advocacy efforts.
Who can access our services and become a member of the Guild?
Any family member connected to an Australian veteran—widows, partners, parents, children, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, and step-family—can join the Families of Veterans Guild and access our services. We welcome all defence and veteran families, regardless of whether the veteran is currently serving or has previously served.
How do I contact you or get involved?
Get in touch with our team:
Phone: 02 9267 6577
Email: guild@fov.org.au
Website: www.familiesofveterans.org.au
Will I lose any entitlements or support?
No. Your eligibility for government and community support remains unchanged.
Can I access in-person wellbeing activities?
At this stage, only social club meetings are offered in person in South Australia. All members are welcome to join online activities and access social work services.
To learn more about how Families of Veterans Guild is supporting and advocating for the veteran community, please sign up to our monthly newsletter here