On 30 August 2022 War Widows NSW welcomed Ms Tricia Hobson as the newly elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Tricia has been on the Board of Directors since 2019 and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tricia is a partner at law firm DLA Piper and former partner at Norton […]
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eNewslettersThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recently released its interim report, sharing 13 recommendations for the veteran community. Over the past year, the Commission has received more than 1,900 submissions including our own, those of some of our members and within our community. Our CEO Renee Wilson wrote an opinion article for The
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Important UpdatesSince our last e-news update, we have been further challenged by life with COVID-19. Some of us have been affected by restrictions and isolation. If you, or someone you know, is having a tough time and needs support, information, or guidance, please reach out to our office at guild@warwidowsnsw.com.au, 02 9267 6577, or one
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eNewsletters, Important UpdatesAustralian War Widows NSW welcomes the recommendations made by the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to acknowledge the sacrifices made by veteran families through medallic and emblematic recognition. For the first time in the history of the Australian Defence Force, the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) recommends that the family of a
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Important UpdatesWhat do our members value most? “Friendships. People I didn’t really know particularly well before COVID-19 and now they’re like best friends.” The power of friendships is something AWW NSW does not take for granted. Our community is central to our organisation. Staying connected is so important to us and our members. We are thrilled
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eNewslettersTo veteran families, it is to you, that I address my message. For those that are left behind carrying the scars of war, be them your own or your loved ones, I want you to know that your sacrifice also matters. Without you, they couldn’t have done what they did. They couldn’t have answered the
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