Twenty-one years at the helm: Aileen Watkins OBE and the making of the Guild Part of our 80th anniversary series, honouring the war widows who built this organisation. When the War Widows’ Guild began in NSW in 1946, it had almost nothing. No offices of its own, no housing, no reliable income. What it had was a founding idea […]
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Member Stories, War Widows Program
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Connection is vital when it comes to shaping our wellbeing. It can grow through shared interests, familiar faces at a weekly activity, or a moment of curiosity about what we’re truly feeling. For war widows, defence and veteran families, where life often involves
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families There are benefits in slowing down long enough to notice what we’re actually feeling. For war widows, defence and veteran families, life can move at a pace that leaves little room for reflection, and the weight of grief, service, or change can make
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing tips
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families So much of our wellbeing comes down to two things: knowing what’s going on inside us, and giving ourselves room to slow down. Neither comes easily when life is busy, when service has shaped your family’s routines, or when you are carrying grief.
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Allied health care is essential — and veterans, widows and families deserve certainty On 12 May 2026, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) announced a $5,000 annual monetary limit on allied health services for Veteran Card holders as part of the Federal Budget. The proposal Taking effect on 1 July 2027, the cap on allied
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Meaningful friendships are at the heart of wellbeing, yet building and maintaining them can sometimes be challenging. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the demands of service, frequent moves, and periods of separation can make connection feel especially difficult to sustain. Taking
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