A message from AWWNSW CEO Renee Wilson Last week I attended a legislation consultation round table where the Minister for Veterans Affairs, The Hon Matt Keogh MP and DVA discussed the approach to veterans’ legislation reform. I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my key takeaways from that meeting and our next steps. […]
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Important UpdatesThe first ever War Widows Day is set to take place on 19 October in NSW. This day will recognise the War Widow community and honour those widowed by war and Defence service. This year there will be two official events take place in Sydney to mark this significant day, plus other ways to be
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Important UpdatesWhat do our members value most? “Friendships. People I didn’t really know particularly well before COVID-19 and now they’re like best friends.” The power of friendships is something AWW NSW does not take for granted. Our community is central to our organisation. Staying connected is so important to us and our members. We are thrilled
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eNewslettersWe are honoured to receive this very special message from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC. Her Excellency, our Patron, prepared this message for our members as they met with the Board of Directors today for our 22nd Annual General Meeting. Thank you to all our members for joining our AGM today and
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Important UpdatesIntroducing Nidhi Bolar, illustrator of the wattle on the back cover of our latest edition of The Digest. We know you are over in India currently, what are you missing the most about Australia? It\’s been more than a year since I\’ve been away from Sydney so naturally there are countless things I miss about
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ContributionTo veteran families, it is to you, that I address my message. For those that are left behind carrying the scars of war, be them your own or your loved ones, I want you to know that your sacrifice also matters. Without you, they couldn’t have done what they did. They couldn’t have answered the
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