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War widows at the ANZAC Field of Remembrance. 74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance.

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance – honouring their service and sacrifice

On the morning of 23 April, we gathered once again to do what war widows and veteran families have done for 74 years: to remember their loved one, their own way. The 74th annual ANZAC Field of Remembrance was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, where 140 guests came together in person ahead of ANZAC Day. Many more joined […]

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May 6, 2026

Honouring their legacy during ANZAC Week. ANZAC Week services of 2026 with war widows, defence and veteran families.

Representing war widows & families – ANZAC Day 2026

When Mrs Jessie Vasey founded our organisation, she did so with a fierce conviction: that the women and families who had given so much to the nation deserved to be seen, heard, and recognised. Her vision laid the foundations upon which our organisation still stands today. ANZAC Week is one of those moments where our

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May 6, 2026

ANZAC Field of Remembrance 2026, Anzac Day ceremony for war widows, families of veterans

ANZAC Field of Remembrance: how families remember ahead of ANZAC Day

Each year in the lead-up to ANZAC Day, families across Australia take a moment to remember in their own way. For many, that moment is the ANZAC Field of Remembrance. What is the ANZAC Field of Remembrance? The ANZAC Field of Remembrance began in 1952. It was created by war widows who wanted a place

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April 10, 2026

We want to seem them included in legislation because this is what creates the duty to them

Positive progress but defence and veteran families need more than words

Close but not quite A message from our CEO, Renee Wilson. On Thursday 04 September 2025 The Hon. Matt Keogh MP made this speech to the Parliament, addressing the progress made since the Royal Commission handed over its final report on 4 September 2024. Minister Keogh used the opportunity to address the Senate Inquiry into

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September 5, 2025

ANZAC Day services for and with war widows and families of veterans.

ANZAC Day 2025 Services

Representing war widows & families ANZAC Day 2025 ANZAC Day is a time to remember the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women — and the sacrifices made by their families. For war widows and veteran families, being represented at commemorations is a recognition that was hard fought for and remains deeply significant. This

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May 9, 2025

ANZAC Field of Remembrance 2025, Anzac Day ceremony for war widows, families of veterans

73rd ANZAC Field of Remembrance

Honouring defence service & sacrifice at our 73rd ANZAC Field of Remembrance In the quiet moments before ANZAC Day, a gathering takes place that gives families, especially war widows, chance to remember in their own way. The ANZAC Field of Remembrance is not just a ceremony—it’s a space where people can pause and lay a

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