Australian War Widows

War widows at the ANZAC Field of Remembrance. 74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance.

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance – honouring their service and sacrifice

On the morning of 23 April, we gathered once again to do what war widows and veteran families have done for 74 years: to remember their loved one, their own way. The 74th annual ANZAC Field of Remembrance was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, where 140 guests came together in person ahead of ANZAC Day. Many more joined […]

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May 6, 2026

Honouring their legacy during ANZAC Week. ANZAC Week services of 2026 with war widows, defence and veteran families.

Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

When Mrs Jessie Vasey founded our organisation, she did so with a fierce conviction: that the women and families who had given so much to the nation deserved to be seen, heard, and recognised. Her vision laid the foundations upon which our organisation still stands today. ANZAC Week is one of those moments where our representatives honour the work of

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May 6, 2026

ANZAC Field of Remembrance social clubs gatherings

Each year, ahead of ANZAC Day, the ANZAC Field of Remembrance provides a space where veteran families and war widows can honour and remember their loved ones. While the service is held in Sydney, distance, health, or circumstance can make travel difficult for our many members living regionally. This is why we host the regional gatherings for regional members to watch the livestream of the service, allowing war widows to come together, lay crosses, and share the experience with the people who understand their loss and their feeling around ANZAC Day

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May 4, 2026

No deterrence without retention: National Defence Strategy

By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild Yesterday the Australian Government announced the biggest peacetime defence spend in our nation’s history. Nuclear submarines. Ghost Shark drones. Hypersonic missiles. A strategy built for what is looking to be the most challenging era since World War II for our nation. Buried deep in the document, there is a short section about people —

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April 17, 2026

Expanding war widows services into South Australia, supporting wellbeing, connection and accommodation while honouring long‑standing partnerships and legacy.

Update on War Widows South Australia

The Families of Veterans Guild is proud to support South Australia’s war widows and veteran families. Our utmost priority is ensuring their wellbeing by providing the advocacy, connection and social work support programs they deserve and rely on. Reflecting this, we are very disappointed that South Australian war widows are being used, without their

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April 15, 2026

April Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

April wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Periods of deployment and extended absences are a familiar part of life for many defence families. While distance can bring added emotional and practical challenges, it can also highlight the many meaningful ways families continue to stay connected. Maintaining wellbeing during these times

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April 13, 2026

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance – honouring their service and sacrifice

Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

No deterrence without retention: National Defence Strategy

Update on War Widows South Australia

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