War Widows Day is on Monday 19 October 2026. It is a day to recognise the courage, resilience and contribution of Australia’s war widows, and this year marks the fifth War Widows Day in NSW. It also falls in the Guild’s 80th anniversary. To mark the milestone, this year’s War Widows Day pin has a […]
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Commemorations, Contribution, Events
Decluttering made doable: workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families Do you have too much in your wardrobe? Are you getting posted again and tired of feeling like you have just too much stuff? Not sure where to start? Join us online on Saturday 14 November 2026 to learn practical ways to sort, organise, and let go
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
The Families of Veterans Guild says today’s backdown on the proposed $5,000 veteran allied health threshold is a direct result of sustained community pressure, but the fight to protect veteran health care is not over. Sydney, 17 September 2026 – The Federal Government has today abandoned its proposed $5,000 annual threshold on allied health services
Six weeks of mindfulness: an online course for war widows, defence and veteran families Give yourself an hour a week to slow down and learn how to be more present. This six-week wellbeing activity is a practical, evidence-based introduction to mindfulness you can join from home. With the first session on Tuesday 10 November 2026,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
A beachside games afternoon for war widows, defence and veteran families Notice: Activity has been cancelled. To find more activities near you, please visit: https://familiesofveterans.org.au/defence-families-wellbeing-events/ Beachside lunch and boardgames Join us at Coffee in the Park in Dolls Point for a relaxed afternoon at the beach, with plenty of chances to have fun, connect, and
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Online Trivia session for war widows, defence and veteran families How’s your general knowledge? Join us online for a night of questions and a bit of friendly rivalry. This online wellbeing activity is a trivia night for all ages, played from the comfort of home. On Friday 20 November 2026, war widows, defence and veteran
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing