Media Release – 30 October 2025 A new report released today by the Families of Veterans Guild profiles the real impact of ADF service on veteran families, including that more than half (52%) have reported mental health challenges in the last 12 months. The 2025 Veteran Families Survey was commissioned by the Families of Veterans […]
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Looking after your wellbeing is vital, especially for war widows, defence and veteran families navigating unique challenges. Below you’ll find 3 practical tips from our latest Wellbeing Newsletter that could benefit you and your wellbeing! Animals as co-creators of connection Animals, particularly horses, can
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life, relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Friday 7 November 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve, designed to
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Looking for a simple way to connect with others who understand the life of defence and veteran families? Our free online family dinner on Wednesday 26 November 2025 brings together war widows, veteran spouses, parents, adult children and others affected by ADF service —
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Nola knows well the life of military service. For 26 years, she was the partner of a serving defence member. Her husband, Allan, enlisted in the Australian Army in 1956 when he was 18 years old. An engineer in the Army, Allan would go on to serve in the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War,
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Member Stories
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. Below is a
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Resources, Webinars