A message from Australian War Widows NSW Have you heard of the ANZAC Field of Remembrance? This unique service has been held in Australia for 72 years and is the only commemoration where veteran families and war widows are at the centre of the service. During a moving...
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Opinion: The unique nature of our service
Wednesday 17th May 2023
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...
DFWA E-News September 2022
Friday 16th Sep 2022
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...
DFWA E-News July 2022
Monday 1st Aug 2022
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...
Why is no-one talking about how the rising cost of living is impacting veteran families?
Tuesday 24th May 2022
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...
DFWA National Newsletter – October 2021
Wednesday 20th Oct 2021
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...
Time to Breach the Silos! – Treatment of military invalidity benefits following Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas (2020) FCAFC 220
Thursday 17th Jun 2021
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...
DFWA National Newsletter – June 2021
Wednesday 16th Jun 2021
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...
National E-News – March 2021
Tuesday 16th Mar 2021
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...
ELECTION 2019 – RSL NSW Veterans’ Policy Debate – 13 May 2019
Tuesday 14th May 2019
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....