War widows, defence and veteran families — join a creative writing session focused on grief Born from an idea shared by a war widow, our Writing Through Grief sessions offer a safe space to express grief. Over time, with many returning participants, the sessions have grown into a place where people feel acknowledged, heard and supported. […]
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Concerns grow over new allied health policy The Government’s proposed $5,000 cap on allied health care has caused great concern to veteran families and members of Families of Veterans Guild. This proposal will result in 25,000 veterans, war widows and families being worse off, with critical, lifesaving care such as psychology and chronic pain management directly affected. The Government maintains that most veterans will be better off
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War widows, defence and veteran families — join us for fresh air and good company This wellbeing activity brings a morning outdoors, walking through the gardens, finished with lunch by the harbour. On Friday 17 July 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can come along to our wellbeing walk and lunch for fresh air,
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War widows, defence and veteran families — meet others who understand Have a relaxed morning of conversation and connection at our cake and a coffee catch up wellbeing activity. On Wednesday 22 July 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join us in Dickson for a slice of cake and cuppa, plus the chance
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Join our monthly online family dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Pull up a chair at one of our most loved wellbeing activities — our monthly cook and connect: veteran family dinner. Running on Thursday evenings from July to November 2026, cook along with other families across Australia from your own kitchen, share
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The new Veterans’ Legislation will come into effect from 1 July 2026. There are no changes to existing compensation payments or services. Veterans and widowed partners do not need to take any action for their payments and services provided by DVA to continue. The improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) will recognise medical conditions
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