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Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

When Mrs Jessie Vasey founded our organisation, she did so with a fierce conviction: that the women and families who had given so much to the nation deserved to be seen, heard, and recognised. Her vision laid the foundations upon which our organisation still stands today. ANZAC Week is one of those moments where our representatives honour the work of […]

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May 6, 2026

Air dry clay workshop for veteran families

Try clay art: online workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Wednesday 3 June 2026, we’re hosting a free air dry clay workshop — and you’re invited to join from the comfort of your own home! This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, partners, carers and children. No

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May 6, 2026

Wellbeing activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. South Australia and Queensland war widows.

Our first wellbeing activities in South Australia and Queensland

Building new connections in Adelaide and Townsville for war widows, defence and veteran families With the recent folding of War Widows South Australia Inc., war widows in the area might have felt some uncertainty and concerns about losing the connections they had built over the years with other war widows in their community. The unique

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May 4, 2026

Watercolour painting Adelaide. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Watercolour painting for Adelaide veteran families

Afternoon watercolour painting session for war widows, defence and veteran families Set aside an afternoon just for you! War widows, defence and veteran families are warmly invited to join us on 6 May 2026 for a relaxed watercolour painting session and afternoon tea in Rose Park, a chance to get creative, and spend time with

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April 24, 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

Online Trivia Afternoon. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Trivia night for veteran families

Online Trivia session for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Friday 15 May for a fun and relaxed online trivia session facilitated by our Wellbeing Team. Whether you’re going solo or have a team, the evening will offer a simple way to unwind, share a laugh, and connect with others in the

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April 15, 2026

Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

No deterrence without retention: National Defence Strategy

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