Families of Veterans Guild, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), hosted in July 2025 a dedicated and exclusive webinar for war widows to better understand the entitlements and services available to them through DVA. The webinar was recorded live and is now available on our YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend. […]
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Webinars
Our recent veteran family dinner wellbeing activities: strengthening connections We are always exploring meaningful ways to support connection and wellbeing amongst war widows, defence and veteran families. One of our newest and most warmly received wellbeing activities has been the Veteran Family Dinners—hosted both in-person and online—where cooking and connecting go hand in hand. This
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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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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Contribution, Member Stories, Volunteering, War Widows Program
War widows and their families gathered across NSW to honour loved ones through local ANZAC Field of Remembrance services. Each gathering offered a moment to pause, lay a cross, and remember someone who served, together, and in their own way. While the central service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, it reached well
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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories
Honouring the heart of our veteran and defence community: our volunteers National Volunteers Week is approaching soon on 19 – 25 May and is a week-long celebration held annually to recognise and thank volunteers for their contributions to communities. Volunteers play a crucial role in strengthening communities, offering their time, skills and compassion to support others.
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Contribution, Volunteering, War Widows Program