This War Widows Day, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of our war widows. It’s a day to honour their remarkable stories of love and sacrifice, and to commemorate the legacy of our organisation, founded on “the energy released through grief of women fighting for their children and their mates,” as Mavis Thorpe Clark so beautifully expressed.  

To show your support, wear a sprig of wattle, our national flower with pride by purchasing our limited-release 2024 War Widows Day wattle lapel pin. Priced at just $10, each pin is a lasting keepsake and a symbol of the courage and unity of those that sacrificed for Australia. The wattle serves as a poignant reminder of the World War I tradition of sending pressed wattle flowers to soldiers on service abroad as a reminder of home to the wounded, or to be buried with fallen soldiers. 

By wearing the pin, you spread awareness about the unique challenges that war widows and their families face, demonstrating your commitment to honouring their stories and sacrifices. 

This year, War Widows Day has been acknowledged far and wide, including the Governor-General of Australia, who shared a heartfelt message in support of our war widows whilst wearing this same wattle pin. View below.

Proceeds from the pin support gatherings and community connections for war widows, ensuring they feel supported and valued.  

Purchase a War Widows Day pin today and show your solidarity.

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