The importance of War Widows Day War Widows Day holds profound significance as it recognises and connects war widows, acknowledging their bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. It is a day to honour the silent figures who have stood steadfast behind Australia’s peace and security, ensuring that their stories are heard and their contributions remembered. The importance […]
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Events, Member Stories
Supporting our war widows: a call to action for War Widows Day Across New South Wales alone, more than 10,700 war widows and widowers of all ages face the enduring challenges of grief and isolation. These resilient individuals, who are the silent figures behind the peace and security of our nation, carry deep scars left
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Events, Important Updates
War Widows Program: reconnecting members in Coffs Harbour Welcome to the War Widows Program update! Our team is thrilled to share the highlights from our recent outreach lunch at C.ex Coffs, part of our ongoing regional visits initiative. On Monday, 2 September, we welcomed 39 members, including past and new members, as well as guests
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War Widows Program
Anne shares her experience of being married to a Navy submariner and how she found support after his passing. Being a defence spouse: the challenges and the rewards Being a defence spouse can be rewarding, but it also comes with many challenges. You may have to deal with long periods of separation, frequent moves, uncertainty,
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Member Stories, Social Work and Wellbeing
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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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Enhancing Lives through War Widows Social Clubs Our War Widows Program is dedicated to supporting and connecting war widows. Through our various initiatives, we ensure that war widows remain connected with their peers and the broader community. Our program includes Social and Guild Clubs, the Friendship Line, the Transport Program, 100th birthday recognition, outreach and
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Events, War Widows Program