Celebrating the season with handwritten cards for our war widows The end of the year is a special time, but for many, especially within our community of war widows, it can also bring moments of reflection and heartache. That’s why our Christmas card writing sessions have become such an essential part of our annual calendar, […]
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Castle Hill war widows celebrate first social outing at Lynwood Golf and Country Club On Friday 15 November, the Castle Hill War Widows Social Club marked a significant milestone with their very first group outing as a new club. Held at the Lynwood Golf and Country Club in Pitt Town, this special event was organised
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Events, War Widows Program
Lynne Sullivan, a member of the Board of Directors for Families of Veterans Guild – proudly owned and operated by Australian War Widows NSW, shared her story and insights. Widowed for ten years, Lynne lost her husband, Patrick, after his 25 years of service in the Australian Army’s Royal Australian Engineers. His service included active
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Advocacy, Contribution, Member Stories, War Widows Program
Albury War Widows Club visit Back in late September, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a regional luncheon for war widows in the Albury area at the SS&A Club. This gathering brought members together for connection and updates, led by President Queen Dunbar and War Widows Program Manager Jo. Key moments included updates from the AGM,
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Events, War Widows Program
Celebrating the opening of a new social club in Macarthur! After a successful outreach lunch in Southwest Sydney, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Macarthur War Widows Social Club! The inaugural morning tea saw 23 attendees sharing meaningful connections and conversations in a warm, welcoming environment. Meet the club coordinators Meet
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Events, War Widows Program
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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