The story of Marie Cahill In our latest edition of The Guild Digest, we are delighted to share the incredible story of member Marie Cahill, a war widow who has lived a life full of adventure, resilience and passion. There is a well-known saying, ‘Age is just a number’ and Marie Cahill has proved it […]
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Member Stories
Support war widows by wearing a sprig of wattle with pride this War Widows Day This War Widows Day, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of our war widows. It’s a day to honour their remarkable stories of love and sacrifice, and to commemorate the legacy of our organisation, founded on “the energy
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Contribution
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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Advocacy
This War Widows Day, we paid tribute to Audrey Blood OAM and Diana Bland On War Widows Day this year, former State President Wendy Thompson and former Board Director Lynne Boyd delivered a heartfelt tribute to two remarkable women. The late Audrey Blood OAM and Diana Bland who were former presidents of the War Widows
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Events
War Widows Day 2024, a day to remember War Widows Day is a significant occasion dedicated to recognising and connecting Australian war widows. It ensures they feel honoured and acknowledged and gives us the opportunity to say thank you for what they have sacrificed. Across New South Wales alone, more than 10,700 war widows and
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Events, Important Updates
Support war widows, get involved, make a difference in their lives and honour their sacrifice. War Widows Day is a significant occasion dedicated to recognising and connecting war widows, ensuring they feel honoured and acknowledged, giving us an opportunity to honour their stories, bravery, and sacrifice. Across New South Wales alone, more than 10,700 war
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Contribution, Events, War Widows Program