Celebrating a special member at the City Saturday Social Club Every year, the Coordinator of the City Saturday Club, Lynne, hosts a Christmas get-together at her home that allows war widows from both her club and other clubs to gather and celebrate the season. It’s a tradition Lynne has proudly maintained for over 15 years. This year, […]
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Member Stories, War Widows Program, War Widows Program
Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families As the year draws to a close and the Christmas season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and restore balance. In this month’s Wellbeing Newsletter, we’re sharing 3 practical tips to help you thrive, exploring the power of sharing wisdom, understanding
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High tea at NSW Parliament House – Penrith War Widows Social Club In October, 20 beautifully dressed members from the Penrith Social Club alongside two ladies from other clubs came together for high tea at NSW Parliament House, an outing organised by their Coordinator Dallas Alderson. With the motivation of wanting a day out for the ladies, Dallas tries to organise at least one large outing per year and invite as many ladies as she can for a fun day together. Bringing people together “It’s nice to get out and
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From the beginning, our social clubs have existed to make sure no war widow faces life alone. Formed in the tradition set by Jessie Vasey, who “welded” widows together so they had voice, companionship and practical support, the clubs offer belonging built on a shared loss and a shared resolve. That unspoken understanding is why a simple
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Member Stories, War Widows Program, War Widows Program
Over 3,000 war widows across NSW are being stripped of their local council rate concessions following the death of their veteran spouse, at an already devastating time for these individuals [1]. The Families of Veterans Guild (The Guild) is calling on the NSW Government to fix this unfair rule and restore concession equality for this
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Crafting, writing and reflecting through our wellbeing activities Finding moments of calm and creativity can be challenging, especially for those navigating life after service. That’s why our Wellbeing Program is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for war widows, defence families, and veteran communities. From hands-on crafts to reflective writing sessions, these activities are designed to
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