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Share your story: 80 years of war widows and veteran families

80 years ago, war widows in NSW came together for the first time. They were demanding fair treatment, fair compensation, and a place in the system that had largely overlooked them. Jessie Vasey gathered them, not to seek sympathy, but to build a community grounded in dignity, self-help and mutual support. That community has lasted 80 years. The need it answered has not […]

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July 1, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch for Canberra veteran families

Lakeside walk and lunch for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a relaxing lakeside stroll and lunch together with this wellbeing activity in Belconnen. On Friday 21 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our wellbeing walk and lunch along Lake Ginninderra for easy exercise and good company with

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June 29, 2026

Macramé workshop for Sydney veteran families

Macramé and dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Knot, create and connect with this wellbeing activity. On Thursday 13 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our macramé and dinner evening in Chatswood to learn a new skill and connect over a shared meal with others who understand defence and veteran

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June 29, 2026

Greeting cards workshop for Canberra veteran families

Crafting your own greeting cards for war widows, defence and veteran families This wellbeing activity brings an afternoon of hands-on creativity, where you can make your own handmade cards to keep or share. On Saturday 1 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our greeting cards workshop in Weston for a relaxed,

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June 26, 2026

Wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney for veteran families

War widows, defence and veteran families — join us for fresh air and good company Sea air, an easy stroll along the foreshore, and lunch with good company — that’s the shape of this wellbeing activity at Cronulla. On Friday 7 August 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join our wellbeing walk and

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June 26, 2026

June wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families So much of our wellbeing comes down to two things: knowing what’s going on inside us, and giving ourselves room to slow down. Neither comes easily when life is busy, when service has shaped your family’s routines, or when you are carrying grief.

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June 22, 2026

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