Join us for a wellbeing walk along Yarrabi Pond and connect with defence and veteran families Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
The Rise Together Initiative announced at Parliament House As part of its overall mission to support the unmet needs of veteran families, the Guild has created The Rise Together Initiative, exclusively for defence and veteran partners, including war widows. This initiative is being predominately funded by a grant formally announced by the Minister for Women,
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Advocacy, Career Support, Important Updates, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Join defence and veteran families for a poppies crochet workshop honouring ANZAC Day Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
We invite defence and veteran families to join us for an online clay canvas painting workshop. Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Building career confidence for defence and veteran partners Are you a female partner or widow of a current or former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) member? Has your career been impacted by your loved one’s defence career? Would you like to build career confidence and embrace leadership with confidence? In 2025 the Rise Together Initiative will provide 12 defence and veteran
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Advocacy, Career Support, Social Work and Wellbeing
On Thursday, 6 March 2025, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a special regional luncheon at Kiama Leagues Club, bringing together 48 attendees, including war widows, families and carers. The event aimed to reconnect members, promote social clubs, and provide key updates. Distinguished guests included our President Queen Dunbar, along with social club coordinators and volunteers
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Events, War Widows Program