The Chinese Garden of Friendship wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Friday 12 June 2026, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a wellbeing walk through the Chinese Garden of Friendship — an incredible Chinese garden […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Creative writing session focused on grief for war widows, defence and veteran families Born from the idea a war widow shared with us, our writing through grief sessions are a space to express grief, having grown with repeating attendees able to feel safe, acknowledged and heard. These sessions are facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and offer a supportive environment
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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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Commemorations, Events, War Widows Program
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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Events
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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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
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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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories