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AWWNSW ENEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2023
Welcome to our November newsletter! This month, we call for your response to the proposed national War Widows Day, we update you on the recent DVA Gold and White Card benefits, share our latest Club events and invite you to the much-anticipated Our Space ACT and Our Space Online Webinar. Plus, we...
International Volunteer Day
On Tuesday 5 December, we will mark International Volunteer Day. We thank all of our caring and committed AWWNSW volunteers. Our amazing volunteers have been busy writing over 2,200 Christmas cards. We have had some lovely gatherings in the Chatswood office, filled with smiles and laughter! A...
Calling For National War Widows Day
During October, we sought the views of war widows and the general community on the question of a national War Widows Day. 37 of you took the time to write to us and express why they thought there should be a national day. Here are some of those responses: I believe that war widows are entitled to...
AWWNSW ENEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2023
Welcome to our October newsletter! This month, we bring you exciting updates including the latest from War Widows' Day, Gold Card concessions, and the much-anticipated Our Space ACT and Our Space Online. Plus, we share news concerning the Royal Commission and the Defence & Veteran Community...
Our Space Webinar with Special Guest
We are proud to be hosting an Our Space online webinar with special guest and host Dr Stephanie Hodson from Relationships Australia in December. Dr Stephanie Hodson has worked in psychology, mental health and community support for 30 years, first in the Army, then as a public servant, and now in...
ACT Veterans and Families Expo
Our Space ACT is coming to the ACT Veterans and Families Expo! We are excited to host an information session for veterans' families at the ACT Veterans and Families Expo on 25 November 2023. We are also happy to support the event through the provision of children’s activities and ice-cold snacks....
War Widows Day 2023 Photo Gallery
War Widows Day was observed for the second time in NSW on 19 October. This year we worked closely with Sydney Legacy to expand the reach of the day and involve even more war widows around Sydney. We are looking forward to growing the regional element of War Widows Day in 2024 through developing...
Royal Commission Submission – October 2023
Australian War Widows NSW (AWWNSW) recently made a second written submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This submission is the second written submission provided by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd to the Royal Commission. The content of this submission built from...
‘Reshaped’ Art Exhibition
We're excited to share with you the opening of Michelle Carr's incredible art exhibition, 'Reshaped'. Michelle, a cherished member of our AWWNSW community, has poured her heart and soul into delicate porcelain sculptures, each one a testament to her journey through loss and resilience. Each...
Vietnam Veterans Day – Standing Together
Earlier this year, Social Club Coordinator, Di Vogt asked the members of her social club if they would like to join her at the Vietnam Veterans' Day service on 18 August 2023. Di spoke of the importance of the service to her and her late husband and wanted to honour him and those he served with....
AWWNSW ENEWSLETTER AUGUST 2023
Welcome to our August newsletter! This month we have again understood deeply that grief is the price we pay for love. Not only we have all felt the loss of Diana Bland recently, but as a veteran community, our hearts also broke for the four families of Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell...
VETERAN FAMILY TOWN HALL
By now, most of our members are aware of the work we are doing to ensure that war widows and veterans' families retain their importance place within our community. Through revising our brand, we are making sure that war widows in NSW remain connected to their community, our services improve and...
