Families of veterans

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

No deterrence without retention: National Defence Strategy

By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild Yesterday the Australian Government announced the biggest peacetime defence spend in our nation’s history. Nuclear submarines. Ghost Shark drones. Hypersonic missiles. A strategy built for what is looking to be the most challenging era since World War II for our nation. Buried deep in the document, there is a short section about people —

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April 17, 2026

Mindful mini kitchen: clay based workshop online. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Mindful mini kitchen: clay based workshop for veteran families

Try clay art: free workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Thursday 28 May 2026, we’re cooking up breads, cakes and charcuterie with one ingredient; clay! Join us at this mindful mini kitchen clay workshop where you will be sent a clay kit and be guided by our Wellbeing Team in the making

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April 13, 2026

Campaign update – restoring concession equality for NSW war widows

No deterrence without retention: National Defence Strategy

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