Registrations are open for our next online Veteran Family Town Hall gathering on 28 February 2023. We will continue to explore our topic on what it is like to care for veterans who are wounded or injured as a result of their service, and what it is like to be a spouse or parent of […]
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EventsThank you to everyone who attended our third virtual community town hall on 31 August 2022. This town hall was facilitated by CEO, Renee Wilson and explored the experiences of widows and veterans’ families. The group connected through their lived experiences, and it was a privilege to watch these bonds start to form. The group
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Important UpdatesThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recently released its interim report, sharing 13 recommendations for the veteran community. Over the past year, the Commission has received more than 1,900 submissions including our own, those of some of our members and within our community. Our CEO Renee Wilson wrote an opinion article for The
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Important UpdatesRecently we have published two articles on the cost of living and the impacts on war widows, particularly for those on pensions. The articles published by Defence Connect and the NewsCorp media outlets call for pension review as costs continue to rise. Board Chair, Jennifer Collins; State President Queen Dunbar and NSW Life Member, Meg
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Important Updates, Opinion PiecesAre you a family member of a veteran? We want to hear from you We are hosting an online Town Hall gathering on 31 August 2022 to discuss your thoughts on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Importantly we want to learn more about the barriers you face in supporting yourselves, your
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Important Updates“Just remember that there\’s a very big strong family of community out there for you.” Recently, Renee Wilson CEO of Australian War Widows NSW had the opportunity to interview Rachel McGrath, wife of triple Paralympic gold medalist, Curtis McGrath. They discussed what it is like to be the wife of a veteran and athlete,
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