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Families of Veterans Guild

Defence spouse

Online communities benefits. Social connection for defence and veteran families

Social connection online for war widows, defence and veteran families

Online communities to connect war widows, defence and veteran families Are you looking for new ways to connect with your local community? Or have you recently moved and are searching for social connection? Many platforms allow you to explore local in-person or online social groups, whether you’re interested in hobbies, sports, volunteering, or shared experiences. […]

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Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater

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Self care for defence and veteran families. Watercolour painting

Self care through watercolour for war widows, defence and veteran families

The calming benefits of watercolour painting for war widows, defence and veteran families. Picture yourself sitting on a picnic rug under the shade of a large oak tree. The sun is shining down between the bright green leaves onto your lap. You sit next to an art book, its page blank and waiting, surrounded by

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Senator Katy Gallagher announcing Rise Together Initiative funded by Government at Parliament House

Rise Together Initiative announcement at Parliament House

The Rise Together Initiative announced at Parliament House As part of its overall mission to support the unmet needs of veteran families, the Guild has created The Rise Together Initiative, exclusively for defence and veteran partners, including war widows. This initiative is being predominately funded by a grant formally announced by the Minister for Women,

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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

Rise Together Initiative 

Building career confidence for defence and veteran partners  Are you a female partner or widow of a current or former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) member? Has your career been impacted by your loved one’s defence career? Would you like to build career confidence and embrace leadership with confidence? In 2025 the Rise Together Initiative will provide 12 defence and veteran

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War widow, war widows experience, veteran family

105-year-old war widow shares a lifetime of love and adventure

The story of Marie Cahill In our latest edition of The Guild Digest, we are delighted to share the incredible story of member Marie Cahill, a war widow who has lived a life full of adventure, resilience and passion. There is a well-known saying, ‘Age is just a number’ and Marie Cahill has proved it

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