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74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance – honouring their service and sacrifice

On the morning of 23 April, we gathered once again to do what war widows and veteran families have done for 74 years: to remember their loved one, their own way. The 74th annual ANZAC Field of Remembrance was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, where 140 guests came together in person ahead of ANZAC Day. Many more joined […]

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May 6, 2026

Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

When Mrs Jessie Vasey founded our organisation, she did so with a fierce conviction: that the women and families who had given so much to the nation deserved to be seen, heard, and recognised. Her vision laid the foundations upon which our organisation still stands today. ANZAC Week is one of those moments where our representatives honour the work of

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May 6, 2026

Air dry clay workshop for veteran families

Try clay art: online workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families On Wednesday 3 June 2026, we’re hosting a free air dry clay workshop — and you’re invited to join from the comfort of your own home! This session is open to all defence and veteran families, including war widows, partners, carers and children. No

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May 6, 2026

ANZAC Field of Remembrance social clubs gatherings

Each year, ahead of ANZAC Day, the ANZAC Field of Remembrance provides a space where veteran families and war widows can honour and remember their loved ones. While the service is held in Sydney, distance, health, or circumstance can make travel difficult for our many members living regionally. This is why we host the regional gatherings for regional members to watch the livestream of the service, allowing war widows to come together, lay crosses, and share the experience with the people who understand their loss and their feeling around ANZAC Day

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May 4, 2026

Wellbeing activities for war widows, defence and veteran families. South Australia and Queensland war widows.

Our first wellbeing activities in South Australia and Queensland

Building new connections in Adelaide and Townsville for war widows, defence and veteran families With the recent folding of War Widows South Australia Inc., war widows in the area might have felt some uncertainty and concerns about losing the connections they had built over the years with other war widows in their community. The unique

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May 4, 2026

Watercolour painting Adelaide. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Watercolour painting for Adelaide veteran families

Afternoon watercolour painting session for war widows, defence and veteran families Set aside an afternoon just for you! War widows, defence and veteran families are warmly invited to join us on 6 May 2026 for a relaxed watercolour painting session and afternoon tea in Rose Park, a chance to get creative, and spend time with

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April 24, 2026

74th ANZAC Field of Remembrance – honouring their service and sacrifice

Honouring Their Legacy: ANZAC Week 2026 Across NSW and South Australia

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