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Wellbeing activities in our wellbeing program for veteran families, war widows

Our latest wellbeing activities for war widows and veteran families

Our Wellbeing Program over the past few months has offered a mix of hands-on, physical, and creative activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. We have also been exploring new ideas based on feedback from families, aiming to provide something for everyone. From family days at Lollipops Playland to wellbeing walks, yoga, art workshops, […]

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June 24, 2025

Volunteers thank you lunch

Recognising the vital role of our volunteers On Tuesday 10 June 2025, we hosted a Volunteers Thank You Lunch at Club Parramatta, bringing together some of our dedicated volunteers. The lunch was an opportunity to thank them for the time they give to support war widows through phone calls, handwritten cards, and social club gatherings.

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June 16, 2025

June Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

June wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Looking after your wellbeing is vital, especially for war widows, defence and veteran families navigating unique challenges. Below you’ll find practical tips from our latest Wellbeing Newsletter that could benefit you and your wellbeing! Creative writing as a therapeutic tool for healing Close your eyes

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June 5, 2025

Submission inquiry into legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission

Submission to Senate Inquiry into legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission

Overview of the Senate Inquiry legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission Following our successful advocacy and the support of numerous Senators earlier this year, the Senate Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee announced and inquiry into the legislative framework which governs the establishment of a Defence and Veteran Services Commission. This Commission implements Royal

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May 30, 2025

A war widows story: Elizabeth W, a war widow in her 100's volunteering and helping war widows. Read her story

Supporting others in her 100’s – a war widows story

When the Guild celebrated Christmas in July at Kirribilli RSL in 2023, Elizabeth was 102 at the time and was handed the microphone to say a few words as the coordinator of the Chatswood social club. Just prior to the event, we sat down with Elizabeth at her home to learn more about how she

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May 23, 2025

Peak Body Consultation

Contributing to the future of the veteran sector Over the course of the last few months, we have been heavily involved in the consultations that have taken place as part of both the generalist and core design group for a national peak body for the veteran support organisation sector. This work is in response to

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May 22, 2025

Submission to Senate Inquiry into legislation establishing Defence and Veteran Services Commission

Supporting others in her 100’s – a war widows story

Peak Body Consultation

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