Meet Megan Beecher, Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholar. In 2020, Megan was the recipient of the AVCAT Australian War Widows NSW Scholarship. The support provided by AWW NSW to Megan continues throughout her Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) study until 2023. Megan’s grandfather, Major Arthur McDermott (Grandpa Mac, as he was […]
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eNewslettersWe are honoured to receive this very special message from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC. Her Excellency, our Patron, prepared this message for our members as they met with the Board of Directors today for our 22nd Annual General Meeting. Thank you to all our members for joining our AGM today and
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Important UpdatesTo veteran families, it is to you, that I address my message. For those that are left behind carrying the scars of war, be them your own or your loved ones, I want you to know that your sacrifice also matters. Without you, they couldn’t have done what they did. They couldn’t have answered the
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Opinion PiecesA call to reach out to Australian veterans and families of the Afghanistan war Considering the transpiring situation in Afghanistan, Australian War Widows NSW (AWW NSW) calls on the veteran community and their families to support each other during this time. The war in the Middle East has affected so many civilians and profoundly
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Important UpdatesWell, what a few months this has been for Australian Veterans of Afghanistan and their families. It is difficult to read about the transpiring situation in Afghanistan and the plight of the civilians. While there has been much talk of the removal of troops, I have heard little directed toward those whose souls burnt out
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Important UpdatesRecognising veterans and families. You spoke and we listened. Our submission to the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal has been lodged. We recently asked for your views to help us write our submission to the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal for an inquiry into the recognition for Australian Defence Force members and families injured, wounded
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