On the afternoon of 17 June, war widows came together at Government House, Sydney for an afternoon tea hosted by our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales. It was the first gathering of our 80th anniversary year and, looking back on it now, a fitting way to […]
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Awareness, War Widows Program
War widows, defence and veteran families — join us for fresh air and good company This wellbeing activity brings a morning outdoors, walking through the gardens, finished with lunch by the harbour. On Friday 17 July 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can come along to our wellbeing walk and lunch for fresh air,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
War widows, defence and veteran families — meet others who understand Have a relaxed morning of conversation and connection at our cake and a coffee catch up wellbeing activity. On Wednesday 22 July 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join us in Dickson for a slice of cake and cuppa, plus the chance
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Join our monthly online family dinner for war widows, defence and veteran families Pull up a chair at one of our most loved wellbeing activities — our monthly cook and connect: veteran family dinner. Running on Thursday evenings from July to November 2026, cook along with other families across Australia from your own kitchen, share
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
The new Veterans’ Legislation will come into effect from 1 July 2026. There are no changes to existing compensation payments or services. Veterans and widowed partners do not need to take any action for their payments and services provided by DVA to continue. The improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA) will recognise medical conditions
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates
Take a breath with monthly guided meditation for defence and veteran families Take a breath and book in for our monthly meditation sessions at Inner Light Meditation Centre in Townsville, running from July through to December 2026. This wellbeing activity is made for defence and veteran families to enjoy, so come along to to any
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing