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Craft and afternoon tea Sydney. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. Chinese Gardens of Friendship.

Craft and afternoon tea for Sydney veteran families

Craft and connect for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Craft and afternoon tea War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us at Kissingpoint Cottage for a relaxing afternoon of craft and connection. We will provide craft kits and […]

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May 15, 2026

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

This week’s Federal Budget once again failed to commit any funding to supporting Australian veteran families, a community that hasn’t seen a substantive policy update since 1986. While the Government touts a record $53 billion Defence package, the limited funding flowing into the veteran portfolio is being funnelled into the most inefficient part of the

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May 13, 2026

Media Release - Asking the NSW Government to make a simple change to honour the service of our veteran families and restore the equality these widows deserve

Campaign update – restoring concession equality for NSW war widows

Our campaign to restore concession equality to war widows on council rates in NSW is gaining momentum. Since December 2025 we have engaged with 90 Councils and State Government representatives. Our second round of engagement has now commenced. This round of engagement provides costings of the proposal, allowing Councils and the State Government to understand the

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May 13, 2026

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

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Time outdoors, a friendly chat, a warm coffee afterwards. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. Our wellbeing walks continue to be one of our most popular wellbeing activities, and the next one is just around the corner for war widows, defence

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May 8, 2026

Cook and connect veteran family dinner. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Join our online family dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Cooking together is one of the easiest ways to feel connected, even from far away. Join us online on Thursday 25 June 2026 to prepare a meal alongside other families, swap a few stories over the stove, and sit down to share a

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May 7, 2026

ANZAC Field of Remembrance Regional gatherings

Each year, we do our best to bring the ANZAC Field of Remembrance to regional areas. It is important to us that widows who are not located in Sydney or who cannot travel to attend the service have a way to be involved no matter where they live. This is why we host the regional gatherings around NSW

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May 4, 2026

Building capability on broken foundations: where are veteran families in this budget?

Campaign update – restoring concession equality for NSW war widows

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