DVA pensions and allowances From 20 March pensions and allowances received by some veterans and their families increased with the first full payment made to veterans and their widows on 16 April 2026. The War Widow(er)’s Pension has increased $22.60 per fortnight to $1,223.40 and the Income Support Supplement has increased $6.80 per fortnight to […]
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates
Thank you to the hundreds of you who have embraced our new membership model. Our new membership model is about three things: providing choice to current members, recognising the contributions of WWII widows and our volunteers; and ensuring we know who we are servicing. We have almost completed the first stage of implementation, manually renewing the membership
Craft and connect for war widows, defence and veteran families Settle in at Kissingpoint Cottage on Saturday 13 June 2026 for an afternoon of craft, conversation and a well-earned cuppa. This wellbeing activity is designed exclusively for families connected to defence service, so they can enjoy a relaxed Saturday with their peer. A perfect opportunity to enjoy
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing
What is happening now for SA war widows A warm and special welcome to the more than 50 War Widow South Australia (SA)members who have joined us since the start of the year. We are so pleased to have you with us and look forward to welcoming many more of you over the coming months.
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Advocacy, Awareness, War Widows Program
Our campaign to restore concession equality to war widows on council rates in NSW is gaining momentum. Since December 2025 we have engaged with 90 Councils and State Government representatives. Our second round of engagement has now commenced. This round of engagement provides costings of the proposal, allowing Councils and the State Government to understand the
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Advocacy, Awareness, Important Updates, Resources
Lie back and listen: sound immersion for war widows defence and veteran families We’re back in Townsville for our second wellbeing activity in the area, and we’d love for you to join us. On Saturday 20 June 2026, defence and veteran families are invited to settle in for a guided sound immersion and meditation, a
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Social Work and Wellbeing, Wellbeing