Kicking off the new year with table tennis for defence and veteran families Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet others these school holidays? Join us on Friday 9 January 2026 for a free table tennis session and lunch. This wellbeing activity will be facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and will feature […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Over 3,000 war widows across NSW are being stripped of their local council rate concessions following the death of their veteran spouse, at an already devastating time for these individuals [1]. The Families of Veterans Guild (The Guild) is calling on the NSW Government to fix this unfair rule and restore concession equality for this
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources
A walk of remembrance and connection at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway During one of our recent wellbeing activities, war widows had the opportunity to visit the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway for a long-awaited return of the war widows walk, exclusive to war widows. About the Walkway The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a living,
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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Members visit of the Concord Rehab Hospital Jenny, one of our members from the Younger Members Social Club, shared with us the story of a memorable outing with her club to the Concord Repatriation General Hospital during September. The journey took the group from the legacy of Australian military nursing history through to the level
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Member Stories, War Widows Program
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Each new month brings its own challenges and opportunities to pause and reset, especially this month with the Christmas season coming up. In our latest Wellbeing Newsletter, we shared two practical tips you can find below, designed to help you stay connected and
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served to protect Australia’s freedoms and values. It is also a moment for families to pause together, honour the cost carried through generations, and reflect on the lives forever changed by service. Through November, and on Remembrance Day itself, communities gathered
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Commemorations, Events