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
Twelve leaders rising together: meet the successful applicants of the rise together initiative We’re proud to announce the 12 successful applicants selected for our Rise Together Initiative, a unique leadership and career confidence program designed specifically for war widows and partners of veterans. With an overwhelming response of 27 applications from across Australia, the final
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Advocacy, Career Support, Social Work and Wellbeing
We’ve called for a matched election commitment from the Australian Labor Party—and here’s why it matters. Last week, the Families of Veterans Guild welcomed a landmark commitment from the Liberal National Party, pledging $5 million over four years to expand support for the families of Australian veterans. This is the first time a major party has made a
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Advocacy, Important Updates, Member Stories, Opinion Pieces
Media release – 29 April 2025 We welcome an election campaign announcement from the Coalition, pledging $5 million over four years to expand our programs and services for the families of Australian veterans. This funding promise recognises the critical role families play in supporting Australia’s defence capability. With more than 700,000 families in Australia managing the impacts
Undervaluing of veterans and their families in the current budget Renee Wilson, CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild responds to the Albanese Government’s latest defence budget announcement. Read below to see Renee’s response, bringing attention and advocating for defence and veteran families after another missed opportunity in the current budget. “There is no greater
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Advocacy, Opinion Pieces