A day out with the Penrith War Widows Social Club Jill, one of our Member from Penrith, shared with us the story about how memorable a trip with her social club can be. The Penrith War Widows Social Club gathered on 16 April and enjoyed a special outing to Innovations Direct at Frenchs Forest, a […]
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Member Stories, War Widows Program, 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
Connecting out and about through wellbeing activities Our Wellbeing Program continues to offer a variety of activities for war widows, defence and veteran families, creating spaces for connection, creativity, and care. We aim to balance beloved repeated activities with new experiences based on community feedback, ensuring there’s something for everyone. In recent months, families have
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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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
Media Release – 30 October 2025 A new report released today by the Families of Veterans Guild profiles the real impact of ADF service on veteran families, including that more than half (52%) have reported mental health challenges in the last 12 months. The 2025 Veteran Families Survey was commissioned by the Families of Veterans
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources
Celebrating the lives of Australia’s war widows and their families who carry the impact of service War Widows Day 2025 brought together hundreds at the Sydney Cenotaph to honour Australia’s war widows and their families and acknowledge the ongoing impact of service. The day was an opportunity to reflect on the strength, resilience, and dedication
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Commemorations, Events