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Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission hands over lived experience book to the Governor General

“Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” Yesterday the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed over its Lived Experience book “Shining a Light – Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing” to the Governor General. The book was subsequently released by the Government later in the afternoon. […]

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Advocacy benefit for veteran families

The direct impact of our Advocacy Program

This article shows how our Advocacy work over the last few years has helped Veteran Families, including war widows.  Since 2021, we have advocated on 65 issues for the benefit of veterans families, including war widows. There has been positive progress against 14 of these issues with 9 being achieved and 5 being partially achieved.  

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War Widows connecting through Newcastle Luncheon

War Widows regional visits – Newcastle and Surrounds

We are thrilled to share the success of our regional visit and event that was held at Wallsend Diggers in Newcastle. Our primary goals were to reconnect with members from various areas, encourage engagement, and reach out to members and past members who are not currently attending a club.   The event was attended by

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Community Art Day Wellbeing Event for Veteran and Defence Families

Defence Families Community Art Day – July

Intergenerational Community Art Day Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July The Families of Veterans Guild invites defence/veterans family members, including war widows, to a special event held at head office in Chatswood across two days on the 12th and 13th of July. This event brings together veteran (defence) families across many generations to collaborate on

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War widows luncheon gathering, Volunteers lunch for war widows at Chatswood RSL

Volunteers Lunch

Celebrating Volunteer Week with our Volunteers & Coordinators For National Volunteers Week, Families of Veterans Guild invited all our Friendship Line, Birthday Calls and Social Club Volunteers for a lunch at the Chatswood RSL. It was a great opportunity for our President, Queen Dunbar, our CEO Renee Wilson and our team to thank our volunteers

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Wellbeing events for veteran families and defence families

Wellbeing Event – June

Veteran family members are invited to attend a sound healing session followed by a picnic at the beach in Cronulla, courtesy of the Our Space Program. What to expect? This event aims to support peer connection and stress reduction. Veteran families are invited to come together and experience a unique modality of relaxation through sound

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