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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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Support for veteran families: building a better future together

Support for veteran families: building a better future together

It is hard to know where to start when it comes to advocating on the unmet needs of families. Advocating for the unmet needs of veteran families is both urgent and complex. The current model of care, developed over a century ago in the aftermath of the World Wars, rests on outdated assumptions. Chief among

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Reflecting on a year of progress and impact for families of veterans, defence and veteran families.

Advocacy: Reflecting on a year of progress and impact

Over the last 12 months advocacy work has continued to grow as the organisation recommenced Government Relations work, building relationships across all sides of politics to increase the voices and draw attention to the needs of veteran families. Over the course of the year, 33 government relations products were produced including letters, meetings, and presentations,

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Celebrating National Volunteers Week with a big thank you to our volunteers, our war widows.

Celebrating National Volunteer Week: thank you to our volunteers

Honouring the heart of our veteran and defence community: our volunteers National Volunteers Week is approaching soon on 19 – 25 May and is a week-long celebration held annually to recognise and thank volunteers for their contributions to communities. Volunteers play a crucial role in strengthening communities, offering their time, skills and compassion to support others.

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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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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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