Recognising the vital role of our volunteers On Tuesday 10 June 2025, we hosted a Volunteers Thank You Lunch at Club Parramatta, bringing together some of our dedicated volunteers. The lunch was an opportunity to thank them for the time they give to support war widows through phone calls, handwritten cards, and social club gatherings. […]
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Contribution, Member Stories, Volunteering, War Widows Program
Honouring the heart of our veteran and defence community: our volunteers National Volunteers Week is approaching soon on 19 – 25 May and is a week-long celebration held annually to recognise and thank volunteers for their contributions to communities. Volunteers play a crucial role in strengthening communities, offering their time, skills and compassion to support others.
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Contribution, Volunteering, War Widows Program
On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a regional outreach lunch at Ballina RSL, bringing together 100 attendees, including war widows, families, and carers. The event aimed to reconnect members, promote social clubs and provide key updates. Distinguished guests included our President Queen Dunbar, Margaret Bailey, Coordinator of Clarence Valley War Widows
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Events, War Widows Program
On Thursday, 6 March 2025, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a special regional luncheon at Kiama Leagues Club, bringing together 48 attendees, including war widows, families and carers. The event aimed to reconnect members, promote social clubs, and provide key updates. Distinguished guests included our President Queen Dunbar, along with social club coordinators and volunteers
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Events, War Widows Program
The Entrance Long Jetty War Widows Social Club Christmas gathering On Monday, 9 December 2024, The Entrance Long Jetty War Widows hosted a festive Christmas lunch at Diggers The Entrance, attended by 34 members and guests from across the region as well as by Board Director Lynne Sullivan. The lunch was made possible through our
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Events, War Widows Program, War Widows Program
Tamworth war widows luncheon On Tuesday 12 November, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a regional luncheon at the West Tamworth Leagues Club, bringing together 16 members and guests from Tamworth, Gunnedah, and surrounding areas, including Armidale, Inverell, Tenterfield, Narrabri, and Cootamundra. The luncheon allowed attending war widows and veteran families to enjoy a meal over
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Events, War Widows Program