To mark our 80th anniversary, we have been collecting 80 years of stories, 80 years of war widows connecting with each other and supporting one another. This month, as we also mark War Widows Day on 19 October, there is no better time to invite war widows, their families and friends to add to this collection by paying […]
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Commemorations, Contribution, Events
War Widows Day is on Monday 19 October 2026. It is a day to recognise the courage, resilience and contribution of Australia’s war widows, and this year marks the fifth War Widows Day in NSW. It also falls in the Guild’s 80th anniversary. To mark the milestone, this year’s War Widows Day pin has a
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Commemorations, Contribution, Events
Decluttering made doable: workshop for war widows, defence and veteran families Do you have too much in your wardrobe? Are you getting posted again and tired of feeling like you have just too much stuff? Not sure where to start? Join us online on Saturday 14 November 2026 to learn practical ways to sort, organise, and let go
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
The Families of Veterans Guild says today’s backdown on the proposed $5,000 veteran allied health threshold is a direct result of sustained community pressure, but the fight to protect veteran health care is not over. Sydney, 17 September 2026 – The Federal Government has today abandoned its proposed $5,000 annual threshold on allied health services
Six weeks of mindfulness: an online course for war widows, defence and veteran families Give yourself an hour a week to slow down and learn how to be more present. This six-week wellbeing activity is a practical, evidence-based introduction to mindfulness you can join from home. With the first session on Tuesday 10 November 2026,
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
A beachside games afternoon for war widows, defence and veteran families A little friendly competition, a good lunch, and the beach as a backdrop. This wellbeing activity at Dolls Point brings families together for a casual afternoon of games and good food. On Friday 6 November 2026, war widows, defence and veteran families can join
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing