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Stay informed and stay engaged: the Veteran Harmonisation bill has passed, but war widows and veteran families still need a voice

The Veterans Harmonisation Bill: what it means for war widows and what comes next

The passage of the Veterans Harmonisation Bill marks a significant shift in the veteran support system. While it streamlines veteran entitlements under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) from July 2026, there remain critical areas requiring further improvement—particularly in recognising and supporting families of veterans and removing disadvantages within the Act for war widows […]

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February 18, 2025

Meal planning workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families

Want to be more organised with meal-planning but not sure how or where to start? This workshop is for you: learn tips and tricks to make meal-planning more efficient and shopping a lot less painful! Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected

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February 17, 2025

Baking workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families

Sydney families of ADF members are invited to a baking workshop Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly

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February 6, 2025

Clay workshop for defence families, veteran families, families of veterans

Online clay workshop

Families of veterans are invited to an online clay making workshop Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, defence families, Defence families events, Family Wellbeing, Online event, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence, Wellness Walk

February 3, 2025

Pompeii exhibition for defence families, veteran families, families of veterans and war widows.

Canberra Pompeii exhibition

Canberra veteran families are invited to attend a Pompeii exhibition Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite

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Social Work and Wellbeing, WellbeingADF Member Families, Australian veterans, Canberra Events, defence families, Defence families events, Family Wellbeing, Free Events Canberra, Peer Connection, Self-Care Activities, social connection, veteran community, veteran families, veteran support, War Widows, wellbeing, wellbeing defence, Wellness Walk

February 3, 2025

Macrame wall hanging workshop for defence families, veteran families, families of veterans and war widows.

Macramé wall hanging workshop

Canberra defence and veterans are invited to a macramé workshop Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran, we warmly invite

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February 3, 2025

The Veterans Harmonisation Bill: what it means for war widows and what comes next

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