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Why is veteran family policy stuck in the 1950s?

By Renee Wilson, CEO, Families of Veterans Guild This blog post first appeared in The Canberra Times’ opinion column on 2 March. Read it on the Canberra Times’ website. Global tensions are escalating and Australia is ramping up its defence spending to record levels, the associated rhetoric from the Albanese Government is clear: people are our most […]

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March 19, 2026

Intention and reflection sessions online. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Intention setting and reflection sessions for veteran families

Weekly intention‑setting and reflection online for war widows, defence and veteran families Starting from Monday 13 April 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families are invited to an intention setting and reflection session. These 30-minute online sessions will be facilitated by our Wellbeing Team and offer a simple opportunity to pause during your lunch break,

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March 17, 2026

Wellbeing walk Sydney. Activities for war widows, defence and veteran families.

Wellbeing walk for Sydney veteran families

Botanical gardens wellbeing walk for war widows, defence and veteran families Step into the calm of the gardens and take a breath. On Saturday 11 April 2026, we invite war widows, defence and veteran families to join us for a wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens, a calming place to pause and connect with your

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March 13, 2026

March Wellbeing Tips for war widows, defence and veteran families

March wellbeing tips for veteran families

Sharing our latest wellbeing tips for war widows, defence and veteran families Connection can take many forms, and sometimes it begins with shared reflection and conversations for what lies ahead. For war widows, defence and veteran families, the year ahead may hold uncertainty alongside possibility. Taking time to pause, reflect and reconnect can support wellbeing

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March 13, 2026

Canberra reptile zoo visit with Soldier On for war widows, defence and veteran families. Activities for defence and veteran families.

Canberra Reptile Zoo visit for defence and veteran families

A special family day out at Canberra Reptile Zoo Defence and veteran families are invited to join us for a special morning at the Canberra Reptile Zoo, made possible through a new collaboration between Families of Veterans Guild and Soldier On. Bringing together the strengths of both organisations, this activity has been created to give

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March 13, 2026

A war widows story. The experiences and story of a war widow.

A war widows story: Mary – ‘I do it my way’

“I do it my way.” A phrase that speaks to living honestly, guided by one’s own values rather than others’ expectations. A phrase spoken by 98-year-old war widow, Mary P. who became a war widow in 1993 after losing her husband, Albert, who had been suffering from bronchial asthma for a long period of time.

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March 13, 2026

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