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Contribution to National Carer Strategy Consultation

Contribute to the National Carer Strategy Consultation

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to better supporting the three million unpaid carers in Australia, which often includes war widows and veterans families. As part of this commitment, a discussion paper on the new National Carer Strategy has been released, and public consultation is now open. This is a crucial opportunity for carers, former […]

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War Widows connecting through the Friendship Line

How the Friendship Line Connects War Widows Across Generations

One of our volunteers shares her experience of calling our members and the benefits of the Families of Veterans Guild Friendship Line service. What is the Friendship Line? The Friendship Line is a service that we offer to our members, especially those who live in rural areas or are socially isolated, to provide them with

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Coping as a Defence Spouse, tips from war widow

How to cope as a defence spouse: tips from a war widow

Anne shares her experience of being married to a Navy submariner and how she found support after his passing. Being a defence spouse: the challenges and the rewards Being a defence spouse can be rewarding, but it also comes with many challenges. You may have to deal with long periods of separation, frequent moves, uncertainty,

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Connecting War Widows with Chatswood Luncheon

War Widows Reconnect: Celebrating Community and Support

Enhancing Lives through War Widows Social Clubs Our War Widows Program is dedicated to supporting and connecting war widows. Through our various initiatives, we ensure that war widows remain connected with their peers and the broader community. Our program includes Social and Guild Clubs, the Friendship Line, the Transport Program, 100th birthday recognition, outreach and

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Connecting War Widows, North Ryde SC 100th Birthday

A place to call home for Ryde’s War Widows

War widows in the City of Ryde and surrounding areas are invited to join the North Ryde War Widows Social Club. A dedicated club designed to connect war widows to peer support, encourage a sense of community, and bring together those with similar lived experiences. In the Ryde and Canada Bay local government areas alone,

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War widows luncheon gathering, Volunteers lunch for war widows at Chatswood RSL

Volunteers Lunch

Celebrating Volunteer Week with our Volunteers & Coordinators For National Volunteers Week, Families of Veterans Guild invited all our Friendship Line, Birthday Calls and Social Club Volunteers for a lunch at the Chatswood RSL. It was a great opportunity for our President, Queen Dunbar, our CEO Renee Wilson and our team to thank our volunteers

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