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Families of Veterans Guild

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Aged care bill 2024, news for veteran families, war widows

Aged Care Bill 2024 update

On 12 September 2024, the Federal Government introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to parliament. If passed and made law, the bill would have a start date of 1 July 2025. This summary is intended to help war widows and families of veterans who access or will likely access aged care services. The summary provides an […]

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War widow, War Widows Day, Jessie Vasey. 19th October, tribute to our founder

A tribute to our founder

This month for War Widows Day, we pay tribute to our founder Jessie Vasey CBE OBE   The War Widows Guild, founded in 1946, grew from humble beginnings into a powerful organisation under the leadership of Jessie Vasey CBE OBE. Initially a small craft guild, it soon became a force that could not be ignored

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The importance of War Widows Day

The importance of War Widows Day War Widows Day holds profound significance as it recognises and connects war widows, acknowledging their bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. It is a day to honour the silent figures who have stood steadfast behind Australia’s peace and security, ensuring that their stories are heard and their contributions remembered. The importance

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Ecowalk for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans. Veterans Health Week.

Harbour heritage EcoWalks Mosman

For Veteran’s Health Week, we invite Sydney veteran families for a harbour heritage EcoWalk tour in Mosman Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? As part of Veterans’ Health Week, we

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Ecowalk for veteran and defence families. Wellbeing activities for families of veterans Veterans Health Week.

Harbour heritage EcoWalks Mosman

For Veteran’s Health Week, we invite Sydney veteran families for a harbour heritage EcoWalk tour in Mosman Are you the partner of a current serving ADF member, a veteran spouse, parent of a veteran, adult child of a veteran, a widow, or connected to Defence in another way? As part of Veterans’ Health Week, we

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Self-Care and Biophilia: Embrace Nature for Wellbeing

Self-care and biophilia: embrace nature for wellbeing

Have you heard of Biophilia? The term combines “Bio,” meaning life, and “Philia,” meaning a friendly feeling toward. Biophilia enthusiasts suggest that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. Edward O. Wilson defines biophilia as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” Research suggests that biophilia can have a positive

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