A message from AWWNSW CEO Renee Wilson Last week I attended a legislation consultation round table where the Minister for Veterans Affairs, The Hon Matt Keogh MP and DVA discussed the approach to veterans’ legislation reform. I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my key takeaways from that meeting and our next steps. […]
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Important Updates“Just remember that there\’s a very big strong family of community out there for you.” Recently, Renee Wilson CEO of Australian War Widows NSW had the opportunity to interview Rachel McGrath, wife of triple Paralympic gold medalist, Curtis McGrath. They discussed what it is like to be the wife of a veteran and athlete,
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eNewslettersMeet 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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eNewslettersTo 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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