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Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater […]

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Families of veterans raising their voice for the Defence and Veterans Mental Health Wellbeing Strategy

Improving support for defence and veteran families: our response to the wellbeing strategy 2025-2030

We have recently submitted feedback on the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030. You can read our submission here. Overview of our response In summary, our response to the strategy highlights the importance of supporting and empowering the families of veterans to achieve a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient defence and veteran community. Our

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Share your experience with ADF superannuation Schemes

Have your say on ADF Superannuation Schemes – Share your experiences

Are you or a loved one affected by the superannuation schemes for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members? The Senate’s Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee has launched an Inquiry into the operation and appropriateness of the superannuation schemes for current and former serving ADF members. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of these

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Rise Together Initiative will provide defence and veteran spouses with the ability to undertake the Women in Leadership Development Program. Applications are now open

Rise Together Initiative 

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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Quote from our media release in response the the passing of the VETS Bill

Media release in response to the passing of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill 2024

Media release – 18 February 2025 We commend the Government and Minister for Veterans, the Hon Matt Keogh for driving the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (VETS) Bill 2024 forward and bringing about long-needed reform that will simplify the legislative framework for 581,000 Australian veterans. The Families of Veterans Guild views the harmonisation of the

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Inquiry into compensation and income support for veterans, families can have their say.

Compensation and income support for veterans: have your say

On 13 February 2025, the Senate referred an inquiry into Compensation and Income Support for Veterans to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference Committee for investigation and reporting by 5 August 2025. As part of our advocacy work, we are collating input, feedback and experiences from all members of our community.  What is the

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