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We want to seem them included in legislation because this is what creates the duty to them

Positive progress but defence and veteran families need more than words

Close but not quite A message from our CEO, Renee Wilson. On Thursday 04 September 2025 The Hon. Matt Keogh MP made this speech to the Parliament, addressing the progress made since the Royal Commission handed over its final report on 4 September 2024. Minister Keogh used the opportunity to address the Senate Inquiry into […]

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September 5, 2025

Wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk for Sydney veteran families

Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Friday 3 October 2025, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a gentle wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens — a calming place to pause and connect

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September 5, 2025

Family movie afternoon for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Veteran family movie screening: ‘The Secret Garden’

Afternoon movie at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia With the school holidays approaching, a family movie afternoon is a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy time together. On Thursday 2 October 2025, we invite you to join us for a free movie afternoon at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,

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September 4, 2025

Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families

Our submission to the Mental Health Commission dedicated to veterans and their families In June 2025 the Mental Health Commission of NSW released a consultation paper to assist in the development of their new Strategy for mental health and wellbeing in NSW. With 26% of Australian veterans calling NSW home and an estimated 246,000

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September 4, 2025

Veteran and defence families welcoming the senate committee recommendation for inclusion

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran and defence families

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran families On 29 August 2025, the Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee made a landmark recommendation: that the legislation establishing the Defence and Veteran Services Commission should be amended to specifically include veteran families. If implemented by the government, this will be the first time that

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September 1, 2025

Introducing our Guide to Carer Gateway Services

New Guide to Carer Gateway Services for defence and veteran families We are proud to share our new Guide to Carer Gateway Services, created to support defence and veteran families who are providing care to a loved one. Featured in our Resource Hub, this guide brings together clear, practical information about the Australian Government’s Carer

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August 25, 2025

Positive progress but defence and veteran families need more than words

Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran and defence families

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