By Renee Wilson, CEO of Families of Veterans Guild Christmas comes but once a year. It is a time for family, reflection and happiness. But sadly, for many, it can also be a considerably difficult time to manage grief. In fact, for many the feelings they experience are heightened, as memories of traditions, connections and […]
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Contribution, Wellbeing tips
Veteran and defence families can register for a free online vision board workshop Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Veteran and defence families are invited for a catch up over coffee Has any of your loved ones ever served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)? Are you connected to defence service in any way? Whether you’re the partner of a current member, a veteran spouse, parent, adult child or a widow of a veteran,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Younger Members Social Club Christmas luncheon The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection and community, and the Younger Members War Widows Social Club truly embodies this spirit. Every year, many of our war widows social clubs come together to host their own Christmas parties and this year was no exception, with many clubs having
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Commemorations, Member Stories, War Widows Program
Orange war widows regional luncheon On Tuesday, 19 November, Families of Veterans Guild hosted a regional luncheon at the Orange Ex-Services Club, bringing together members and guests from Orange and surrounding areas including Molong, Kelso, Forbes and Mandurama. This gathering fostered meaningful connections among war widows, veteran families and supporters led by President Queen Dunbar
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Events, War Widows Program
A step forward, but more needs to be done On Monday, 2 December 2024, the Australian Government released its response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Final Report. While the government has agreed to many of the Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of a Veteran Wellbeing Agency within DVA, more needs to
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Advocacy