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Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families

Our submission to the Mental Health Commission dedicated to veterans and their families In June 2025 the Mental Health Commission of NSW released a consultation paper to assist in the development of their new Strategy for mental health and wellbeing in NSW. With 26% of Australian veterans calling NSW home and an estimated 246,000 […]

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September 4, 2025

Veteran and defence families welcoming the senate committee recommendation for inclusion

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran and defence families

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran families On 29 August 2025, the Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee made a landmark recommendation: that the legislation establishing the Defence and Veteran Services Commission should be amended to specifically include veteran families. If implemented by the government, this will be the first time that

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September 1, 2025

Introducing our Guide to Carer Gateway Services

New Guide to Carer Gateway Services for defence and veteran families We are proud to share our new Guide to Carer Gateway Services, created to support defence and veteran families who are providing care to a loved one. Featured in our Resource Hub, this guide brings together clear, practical information about the Australian Government’s Carer

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August 25, 2025

Wellbeing walk for Canberra veteran families

Reconnect in nature: wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families The everyday challenges of defence life — relocation, absence, grief, or caregiving — can shape the lives of war widows and veteran families. On Thursday 25 September 2025, we invite you to join our free wellbeing walk through Commonwealth Park, designed to bring people

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August 25, 2025

Clay workshop for Sydney veteran families

Create and connect: clay art session for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Kissingpoint Cottage for a free clay art workshop. Open to all war widows, defence and veteran families, this hands-on session offers a chance to get creative and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment. Facilitated by

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August 22, 2025

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Cook & connect: veteran family dinner online

Cook & Connect: online dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Join us for a relaxed evening of good food and conversation at our next online Veteran Family Dinner via Zoom on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Whether you’re a war widow, partner or parent of a current or former ADF member, or part of

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August 14, 2025

Enhancing mental health for NSW veterans and their families

Senate Committee recommends historic change for veteran and defence families

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