Sydney war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us at Kissingpoint Cottage for a candle making workshop Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former […]
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to join us for watercolour painting online Who is this free activity for and why? Has your loved one ever served in the ADF? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current or former serving ADF member, a veteran
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
When the Guild celebrated Christmas in July at Kirribilli RSL in 2023, Elizabeth was 102 at the time and was handed the microphone to say a few words as the coordinator of the Chatswood social club. Just prior to the event, we sat down with Elizabeth at her home to learn more about how she
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Member Stories
Contributing to the future of the veteran sector Over the course of the last few months, we have been heavily involved in the consultations that have taken place as part of both the generalist and core design group for a national peak body for the veteran support organisation sector. This work is in response to
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Advocacy, Important Updates
Overview of the Senate Inquiry into Veteran Compensation and Income Support On 13 February 2025, the Senate referred an inquiry into Compensation and income support for veterans to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference Committee. The Committee is set to inquire into the representation of and advice provided by ex-service organisations, commercial entities, not-for-profits
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Advocacy, Important Updates
War widows and their families gathered across NSW to honour loved ones through local ANZAC Field of Remembrance services. Each gathering offered a moment to pause, lay a cross, and remember someone who served, together, and in their own way. While the central service was held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, it reached well
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Commemorations, Events, Member Stories