Opinion: The families of defence members wear no medals nor uniform — they stand unrecognisable, and unseen in the shadow of their loved one — yet the ripple effects of war, service, and sacrifice impact them as well, writes Renee Wilson, CEO of Australian War Widows...
Dear members and friends, The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II should give us all cause to pause and be thankful for the example of stability, compassion and the love she has given us throughout her reign. A truely remarkable lady and monarch through this...
Dear members and friends, Since the last newsletter, Australia has elected a new Government. Although many were dismayed that Defence personnel and veterans' issues had very little focus during the election campaign, we should not take the positive view that...
Jennifer Collins, chair of Australian War Widows NSW, sheds light on the impact of mounting cost of living pressures on the veteran community. The cost of living is front of mind for all Australians. Wage growth has increased by a fraction but does not compare to...
Dear members and friends,Since the last newsletter, there has been a steady flow of activity in the Defence and veteran community space that has kept DFWA National busy.Despite Covid-19 restrictions across much of the east coast, the work goes on. Like...
Below is a comment from Liz Cosson, Secretary DVA, regarding this recent Full Federal Court decision. The decision does not affect any DVA payments as such, but it highlights a broader concern that DFWA has with the connectivity between the various government agencies...
The veteran space has certainly been active over the past few months. Here is a run down of the important issues. Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Since the last time I wrote to you, there has been a significant change in the Government’s approach to...
Greetings Veterans and Military Families, You, the reader, are important to DFWA! There are several issues on the table at present and your view and ideas are important to us. Operational and Non-Operational Service The Australian Parliament has legislated and now...
This Federal Election Veterans' Policy Debate between the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Darren Chester MP, and the shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs, Amanda Rishworth MP, was chaired by RSL NSW President, James Brown at the ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney....
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes the Labor Opposition’s commitment announced today in a joint Media Alert of wide-ranging support to both the nation’s current serving ADF members and to those who once served, importantly, including their families....