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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

Starting 2026 with creative, peaceful and reflective wellbeing activities The beginning of a new year can be a time for reflection, renewal and looking ahead. Through our Wellbeing Program, we continue to create opportunities for war widows, defence and veteran families to come together in supportive spaces that nurture creativity, connection and personal wellbeing. From all types of craft kits to […]

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March 30, 2026

Why is veteran family policy stuck in the 1950s?

By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild This blog post first appeared in The Canberra Times’ opinion column on 2 March. Read it on the Canberra Times’ website. Global tensions are escalating and Australia is ramping up its defence spending to record levels, the associated rhetoric from the Albanese Government is clear: people are our most

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March 19, 2026

March Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

March wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Connection can take many forms, and sometimes it begins with shared reflection and conversations for what lies ahead. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the year ahead may hold uncertainty alongside possibility. Taking time to pause, reflect and reconnect can support wellbeing

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March 13, 2026

A war widows story. The experiences and story of a war widow.

A war widows story: Mary – ‘I do it my way’

“I do it my way.” A phrase that speaks to living honestly, guided by one’s own values rather than others’ expectations. A phrase spoken by 98-year-old war widow, Mary P. who became a war widow in 1993 after losing her husband, Albert, who had been suffering from bronchial asthma for a long period of time.

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March 13, 2026

Marjorie C. – Still making a difference at 100

At a peaceful retirement village in Laurieton lives war widow Marjorie C. At 100 years old, she is one of the last known widows of a First World War veteran in Australia and has been a member of the Guild for 42 years. We were honoured to talk with Marjorie and hear her story first-hand.

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March 11, 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

Our work to expand war widows service to South Australia, is well progressed with membership transition well underway and services set to recommence early in 2026. Initial service delivery will focus on social connection, wellbeing activities, and peer support for war widows. Over the course of 2026 we will also be building and reaffirming

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February 27, 2026

Why is veteran family policy stuck in the 1950s?

Update on War Widows South Australia

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