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Craft and afternoon tea Sydney. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. Chinese Gardens of Friendship.

Craft and afternoon tea for Sydney veteran families

Craft and connect for war widows, defence and veteran families Settle in at Kissingpoint Cottage on Saturday 13 June 2026 for an afternoon of craft, conversation and a well-earned cuppa. This wellbeing activity is designed exclusively for families connected to defence service, so they can enjoy a relaxed Saturday with their peer. A perfect opportunity to enjoy […]

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May 15, 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

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

This week’s Federal Budget once again failed to commit any funding to supporting Australian veteran families, a community that hasn’t seen a substantive policy update since 1986. While the Government touts a record $53 billion Defence package, the limited funding flowing into the veteran portfolio is being funnelled into the most inefficient part of the

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May 13, 2026

Media Release - Asking the NSW Government to make a simple change to honour the service of our veteran families and restore the equality these widows deserve

Campaign update – restoring concession equality for NSW war widows

Our campaign to restore concession equality to war widows on council rates in NSW is gaining momentum. Since December 2025 we have engaged with 90 Councils and State Government representatives. Our second round of engagement has now commenced. This round of engagement provides costings of the proposal, allowing Councils and the State Government to understand the

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May 13, 2026

Sound immersion wellbeing activity in Townsville. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Sound immersion and meditation for Townsville veteran families

Lie back and listen: sound immersion for war widows defence and veteran families We’re back in Townsville for our second wellbeing activity in the area, and we’d love for you to join us. On Saturday 20 June 2026, defence and veteran families are invited to settle in for a guided sound immersion and meditation, a

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May 11, 2026

Mindful colouring evening online. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Online mindful colouring for veteran families

Mindful colouring experience for war widows, defence and veteran families Pick up a coloured pencil, switch off from the day and join us for our latest online wellbeing activity on Thursday 18 June 2026; mindful colouring! Spend an hour creating your unique art work from home and connecting with others. Mindful colouring evening If you

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May 8, 2026

South Australia Update

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

Campaign update – restoring concession equality for NSW war widows

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