Families of veterans

Standing together for Victoria Barracks

Our community understands perhaps better than most that legacy isn’t only something we remember. It is something we look after. Victoria Barracks, Paddington is part of that shared legacy. Established in the 1840s, the historic precinct remains an operational Defence site and is deeply connected with Australia’s military history and the veteran community. With Victoria […]

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October 20, 2026

WE ALL DID IT! We scrapped the cap on Allied Health Care

For the last 5 months we have been advocating hard against the Government’s policy to introduce a $5,000 cap on allied health care services for veterans, widows and children. As have many others in our sector and beyond. We stood firm on our position that capping health care for widows and children of deceased veterans

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October 20, 2026

Standing up for better support for widows & veteran families

We know from talking with families every day that the impact of service doesn’t end with the veteran. It can be felt across families, sometimes for many years. That’s why we recently made a submission to a Senate inquiry into DVA-funded health treatment. Rather than revisit issues that have already been resolved, we used the

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October 20, 2026

Media release – The Families of Veterans Guild responds to ‘Scrap the Cap’ campaign success

The Families of Veterans Guild says today’s backdown on the proposed $5,000 veteran allied health threshold is a direct result of sustained community pressure, but the fight to protect veteran health care is not over. Sydney, 17 September 2026 – The Federal Government has today abandoned its proposed $5,000 annual threshold on allied health services

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September 17, 2026

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Beachside lunch and boardgames for Sydney veteran families

A beachside games afternoon for war widows, defence and veteran families A little friendly competition, a good lunch, and the beach as a backdrop. This wellbeing activity at Dolls Point brings families together for a casual afternoon of games and good food. On Friday 6 November 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join

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September 17, 2026

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Reflection on the month that was: the $5,000 allied health cap for veterans

The proposed $5,000 cap on allied health services has dominated conversation across the veteran community this month. Below, our CEO Renee Wilson reflects on the debate, the advocates who have driven it, and why the Guild continues to call on the government to Scrap the Cap. This month we saw a lot of debate around the

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August 31, 2026

Standing together for Victoria Barracks

WE ALL DID IT! We scrapped the cap on Allied Health Care

Standing up for better support for widows & veteran families

Media release – The Families of Veterans Guild responds to ‘Scrap the Cap’ campaign success

Reflection on the month that was: the $5,000 allied health cap for veterans

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