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Rise Together Initiative will provide defence and veteran spouses with the ability to undertake the Women in Leadership Development Program. Applications are now open

Media release – Announcement of the Rise Together Initiative

Media release – 3 March 2025 The Families of Veterans Guild has today opened applications for The Rise Together Initiative in a bid to counter the significant career barriers experienced by hundreds of thousands of Australian veteran spouses. Veteran spouses represent a highly skilled and often under utilised talent pool. However, their careers are frequently […]

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War widows social club outing, war widows gathering.

Kiama war widows regional visit

On Thursday, 6 March 2025, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a special regional luncheon at Kiama Leagues Club, bringing together 48 attendees, including war widows, families and carers. The event aimed to reconnect members, promote social clubs, and provide key updates. Distinguished guests included our President Queen Dunbar, along with social club coordinators and volunteers

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Quote from our media release in response the the passing of the VETS Bill

Media release in response to the passing of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill 2024

Media release – 18 February 2025 We commend the Government and Minister for Veterans, the Hon Matt Keogh for driving the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (VETS) Bill 2024 forward and bringing about long-needed reform that will simplify the legislative framework for 581,000 Australian veterans. The Families of Veterans Guild views the harmonisation of the

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Inquiry into compensation and income support for veterans, families can have their say.

Compensation and income support for veterans: have your say

On 13 February 2025, the Senate referred an inquiry into Compensation and Income Support for Veterans to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference Committee for investigation and reporting by 5 August 2025. As part of our advocacy work, we are collating input, feedback and experiences from all members of our community.  What is the

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Stay informed and stay engaged: the Veteran Harmonisation bill has passed, but war widows and veteran families still need a voice

The Veterans Harmonisation Bill: what it means for war widows and what comes next

The passage of the Veterans Harmonisation Bill marks a significant shift in the veteran support system. While it streamlines veteran entitlements under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) from July 2026, there remain critical areas requiring further improvement—particularly in recognising and supporting families of veterans and removing disadvantages within the Act for war widows

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Meal planning workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Meal planning workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families

Want to be more organised with meal-planning but not sure how or where to start?  This workshop is for you: learn tips and tricks to make meal-planning more efficient and shopping a lot less painful!   Who is this free activity for and why?  Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected

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