The Poppy Project at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway Anticipation has built over the months for many members excited and waiting for the unveiling of the wall of poppies at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. Through our recent Digests, newsletters and online posts, we’ve shared the Poppy Project and its collaborative, remarkable initiative, directed by […]
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Contribution, Volunteering, War Widows Program
Our Board Chair and CEO advocating for defence families with the Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC In November, our Board Chair Tricia Hobson and CEO Renee Wilson had the honour of meeting Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC. This was a meaningful opportunity to thank Her Excellency in person for her touching War Widow’s Day video tribute and
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Advocacy, Contribution
Celebrating the season with handwritten cards for our war widows The end of the year is a special time, but for many, especially within our community of war widows, it can also bring moments of reflection and heartache. That’s why our Christmas card writing sessions have become such an essential part of our annual calendar,
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Contribution
Castle Hill war widows celebrate first social outing at Lynwood Golf and Country Club On Friday 15 November, the Castle Hill War Widows Social Club marked a significant milestone with their very first group outing as a new club. Held at the Lynwood Golf and Country Club in Pitt Town, this special event was organised
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Events, War Widows Program
The Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney – thoughts and tributes to veterans and their families The Book of the Anzac Memorial, written by Bruce Dellit who was also the architect for the Memorial, offers a moving tribute to veterans and, perhaps most profoundly, to the families left behind; the war widows, parents and children who
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Commemorations
This Remembrance Month, we look back at our visit to Queenwood School that was earlier this year after ANZAC Day. As we remember the fallen this month, this school visit and the stories of the war widows and veteran spouses are important to be told, so we never forget the families left behind. Queenwood students
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Member Stories