From the beginning, our social clubs have existed to make sure no war widow faces life alone. Formed in the tradition set by Jessie Vasey, who “welded” widows together so they had voice, companionship and practical support, the clubs offer belonging built on a shared loss and a shared resolve. That unspoken understanding is why a simple […]
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Over 3,000 war widows across NSW are being stripped of their local council rate concessions following the death of their veteran spouse, at an already devastating time for these individuals [1]. The Families of Veterans Guild (The Guild) is calling on the NSW Government to fix this unfair rule and restore concession equality for this
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Crafting, writing and reflecting through our wellbeing activities Finding moments of calm and creativity can be challenging, especially for those navigating life after service. That’s why our Wellbeing Program is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for war widows, defence families, and veteran communities. From hands-on crafts to reflective writing sessions, these activities are designed to
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Events, Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
A day out with the Penrith War Widows Social Club Jill, one of our Member from Penrith, shared with us the story about how memorable a trip with her social club can be. The Penrith War Widows Social Club gathered on 16 April and enjoyed a special outing to Innovations Direct at Frenchs Forest, a
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Connecting out and about through wellbeing activities Our Wellbeing Program continues to offer a variety of activities for war widows, defence and veteran families, creating spaces for connection, creativity, and care. We aim to balance beloved repeated activities with new experiences based on community feedback, ensuring there’s something for everyone. In recent months, families have
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Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/project/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Botanical gardens wellbeing walk War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a relaxing wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens Sydney. This walk will begin and end
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing