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War Widows gathering for Annual General Meeting - 15th August

Supporting war widows and their families: 25th AGM summary

Highlights from the annual meeting of the Australian War Widows NSW Ltd trading as Families of Veterans Guild. A successful year for the organisation The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian War Widows NSW Ltd, trading as Families of Veterans Guild, was held on 15 August 2024 at the Rydges Sydney Central. The […]

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Legislation to simplify Veteran Compensation

Update on the Veterans’ Legislation

We are continuing to talk to Government about how the pathway to greater support for the families of veterans and widows can be paved in the new veteran’s legislation which is currently being reviewed by Senate Committee. We have been attending consultations run by the Minister for Veterans Affairs and are talking to MPs and Senators

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Art expression for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans.

Sydney defence & veterans families are invited to our next wellbeing event

Join Us for an Intergenerational Art Expression in Chatswood Are you connected to the Defence community? Whether you’re the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a war widow, or connected to Defence in another way? We warmly invite families of veterans to

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How does the ACT Government provide for Veteran families?

Are veterans and their families a priority in Canberra? 

ACT veterans and their families deserve better  The ACT election is around the corner, and at Families of Veterans Guild, we are wondering, are veterans and their families really a priority for the ACT Government?   Over the last four years we have seen:  Ongoing under resourcing of veteran liaison services at Canberra Hospital.  Failure to

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Transforming art into a mindful practice for Defence Families

A Mindful Moment: Transform Your Art into a Mindful Practice for Defence Families

Engaging in mindful art creation can be a rewarding way for veterans and defence families, including defence spouses, to practice being present in the moment. By focusing on the process rather than the outcome, you can bring peace and creativity into your life. Here are some practical tips to help you integrate mindfulness into your

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Contribution to National Carer Strategy Consultation

Contribute to the National Carer Strategy Consultation

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to better supporting the three million unpaid carers in Australia, which often includes war widows and veterans families. As part of this commitment, a discussion paper on the new National Carer Strategy has been released, and public consultation is now open. This is a crucial opportunity for carers, former

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