Create your own Macramé hanger, and connect with other defence spouses and families Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us to make […]
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Events, Wellbeing
Join us for a wellness walk in Canberra Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to join us for our Wellness Walk in Canberra on
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Events, Wellbeing
Join Us for an Intergenerational Art Expression in Chatswood Are you connected to the Defence community? Whether you’re the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a war widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to
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Events, Wellbeing
The first step on a long journey of reform A significant step toward system reform was made on 3 July when the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament. For so long this piece of work has been deemed too difficult and unpopular therefore nothing has changed. We
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Advocacy
Advocacy update: Inquiry into the Defence Honours and Awards System The Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference’s Committee has established a new Inquiry into the integrity and efficacy of the Defence honours and awards system, with particular reference to: Experiences of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel progressing through the honours and awards system. The effect
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Advocacy, Important Updates
A new program to support the emotional and social needs of Australian Defence Force families Did you know that defence families can face significant challenges and hardships due to the impact of military service on their loved ones? Research has shown that many spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of veterans experience poor mental health,
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