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Families of Veterans Guild welcomes Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, calls for bipartisan support for veteran families

Why support for veteran families can’t wait any longer

We’ve called for a matched election commitment from the Australian Labor Party—and here’s why it matters. Last week, the Families of Veterans Guild welcomed a landmark commitment from the Liberal National Party, pledging $5 million over four years to expand support for the families of Australian veterans. This is the first time a major party has made a […]

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May 1, 2025

We welcome Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, call for bipartisan support for veteran families

Media release – 29 April 2025 We welcome an election campaign announcement from the Coalition, pledging $5 million over four years to expand our programs and services for the families of Australian veterans. This funding promise recognises the critical role families play in supporting Australia’s defence capability. With more than 700,000 families in Australia managing the impacts

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April 29, 2025

Renee Wilson, CEO response to current budget for defence and veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater

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April 9, 2025

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Make a difference in the lives of veteran families, join our team Are you interested in improving the lives of the families of veteran? Families of Veterans Guild was founded to help provide a voice and support network for defence and veteran families. The reason it has such a long legacy? Our team are passionate

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March 10, 2025

Wellbeing for defence families, veteran families and war widows. Wellbeing activity wrap.

Wellbeing activities starting off the new year

With all of 2024’s new ideas and recommendations for future wellbeing activities, our Wellbeing Program has been able to kick off the new year with a variety of fun activities that range from play and bonding to reflection and self care. Take a look at a couple of activities that were held recently and how

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January 24, 2025

Navigating resentment and forgiveness

A guide to understanding resentment for families impacted by defence service Veteran families face unique challenges due to the demands of military life, which often leads to feelings of resentment. Resentment can arise from experiences of frequent relocations, prolonged absences, limited support systems, career and financial sacrifices, increased caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of recognition.

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December 10, 2024

Why support for veteran families can’t wait any longer

We welcome Coalition’s $5 million election commitment, call for bipartisan support for veteran families

Another budget, another missed opportunity for veterans & their families

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