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Australian War Widows NSW Ltd

Phone: +61 2 9267 6577

Address: 9 Help Street 2067

Website: http://warwidowsnsw.com.au

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25.01.2022 Pondering Life Perspective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VmAGpKrjUA

25.01.2022 The Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) tertiary scholarship program will continue in 2021. Scholarships can provide up to $4,000 per year..., for three years, to full-time students at university, TAFE or RTO. An eligible student must be the child, stepchild, foster child or grandchild of an ex-serving Australian veteran. Applications open Monday 18 August 2020 and can be done online. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on financial need and academic merit, with applications closing midnight AEDT Saturday 31 October 2020. Further information about eligibility and the program can be found at www.avcat.org.au/scholarships

24.01.2022 Gone With the Wind star Olivia de Havilland, who was considered the last surviving actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died aged 104. https://www.google.com.au//s/amp.abc.net./article/12493796

23.01.2022 Is it finally time to hug your grandparents again? In this edition of ABCs Coronacast, Dr Norman Swan discusses whether grandparents can safely hug and be around their children and grandchildren. http://ow.ly/UF8l50zWpse

22.01.2022 This is Renee Wilson, our new General Manager. Renee has built a career in Public Service over the last 13 years. Throughout her career, Renee has led a number of significant projects and legal matters which have focused on delivering positive and strategic change within government organisations. Renee's professional background includes working for both State and Federal Government agencies, including a number of years at the Department of Veterans' Affairs. ... Renee is the spouse of an Afghanistan Veteran who suffered significant injuries on operations in 2010. We look forward to harnessing Renee's passion and experiences to help modernise our organisation.

22.01.2022 In the lead-up to the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, DVA has commissioned a special radio series: 75 days, 75 stories. The series shares one story each day, from a veteran, widow or someone on the home front. You can listen to all these stories on the DVA website: dva.gov.au/newsroom/75-days-75-stories Below you can listen to the beautifully illustrated story of Smoky Dawson who shares about the unforgettable day he left his wife, Dot, to go to war, believing he would never see her again.

22.01.2022 The Royal Commissioners continue to accept general submissions to the enquiry into Aged Care Quality and Safety. You may have concerns about aged care services, costs of residential care, or continued support for Veterans Home Care versus that available through other Government-funded programs, and so on. There is still time if you would like to make a submission, which can be done online, by mail or over the phone. Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3cwQez0

21.01.2022 Did you wear a Stafford bikini?

20.01.2022 The Australian War Memorial has now re-opened to the public!

20.01.2022 On 27 July 1942 the Australian Womens Land Army (AWLA) was formed to combat rising labour shortages in the farm sector during the Second World War. To meet the shortfall in rural labour, State and private womens land organisations were organised, modelled on those established in Great Britain during the First and Second World Wars. Read more here: https://www.awm.gov.au/art/encyclopedia/homefront/land_army

19.01.2022 Welcome Julia! Julia is our Marketing and Communications Officer. Julia has a lot of experience in non-for-profits, having previously worked with the Prince's Trust in the UK, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.... Julia brings us a wealth of knowledge, insight and experience which will be invaluable as we move forward.

17.01.2022 New research conducted on behalf of the Aged Care Royal Commission reveals national attitudes towards ageing and residential care. You can find the full report in the article below.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Gwen Cherne! War Widow NSW congratulates Gwen on her appointment as the first ever Veteran Family Advocate with DVA. In this role, Gwen will represent the perspectives of veterans families across Government policy and decision-making. Gwens lived experiences as defence spouse, war widow and mother of a current serving ADF member makes her a valuable asset to shape policy and programs with a focus on improving the mental health of veterans and their families, particularly in transition from service. We are proud of our own women and wish Gwen the very best in her new role.

16.01.2022 The Christmas edition of The Digest will start arriving in the next week... This edition looks a little different, but we hope it brings you some Christmas cheer to round off the year!

14.01.2022 2020 has been declared the Year of the Nurse by the World Health Organization. Since the formation of the Australian Army Nursing Service more than 120 years a...go, #AusArmy nurses have become enduring symbols of compassion, service and sacrifice. Head of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), Colonel Toni Bushby, said that Year of the Nurse is a time for us to pause and reflect on what it is that nurses do and what society requires both now and into the future: humanity, focus on individuals care requirements and the basics of health care in the military setting. From now until December 2020, well be sharing profiles of #OurPeople from the RAANC to celebrate their contribution to the community, to the nation and around the world. To read more, head to https://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/, page 12/13. #GoodSoldiering

14.01.2022 Is it ever too late to take up exercise? The news is good for the Johnny-come-latelys. It turns out starting exercise later in life is highly beneficial, so long as its the right kind of exercise at the right level of intensity. Read more below.

13.01.2022 A total of 153 Australian nurses served in Commonwealth hospital units during the Korean War. While based mainly in Japan, they also served in Korea. These tr...ained civilian nurses joined the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force for a four-year period, tending to battle-casualties, health problems and the transportation of patients. Nurses of the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) and the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service (RAANS) (later the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC)) worked at the British Commonwealth Medical Zone Mobile Surgical Hospital in Seoul. RAAFNS sisters also accompanied more than 720 patients flown from Japan to Australia via Guam (or Manila) and Port Moresby. The nurses who undertook air evacuation duties usually flew about 80 hours per month. Read the article here: http://ow.ly/wQjD50AzzuR Please share your own stories and photos with #KoreanWar70Years Visit our Korean War website for more information: http://ow.ly/aYdP50AzzuO Image: Sister Marjorie Haynes (left) and Sister Betty Crocker in their winter uniforms. Seoul, February 1953. AWM P02044.008

13.01.2022 "Its knitting group has so far donated 64 beanies and 54 scarves." Cranbrook aged care residents are using initiative and creativity to contribute to the community during COVID. Read this fantastic story below.

13.01.2022 You have now met all of our team. Please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us - we are here to help. Our contact details are here https://warwidowsnsw.com.au/contact/

11.01.2022 This Saturday, 15 August, I hope you will join in me in commemorating the almost one million Australians who served during the Second World War. Tune into ABC A...ustralias broadcast of the national commemorative service marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War from the Australian War Memorial at 9.30am. The ABC, Commemorations and War Graves Australia and Australian War Memorial will also be livestreaming the service on their social media channels. #OneInAMillion #TYFYS

08.01.2022 Welcome Marie! Marie is the Executive Assistant to our CEO (Jill) and our Office Manager. Marie has experience in administration and marketing roles in both the legal and real-estate sectors. Marie is also currently completing her degree in business with a major in marketing at Western Sydney University. ... Marie's academic background and professional experience is an asset to our organisation.

08.01.2022 Sydney Living Museums has just launched a selection of online jigsaw puzzles to help you keep active at home, including one of the internal mechanisms of Austra...lias oldest working clock at the Hyde Park Barracks. Choose from six puzzles, set the difficulty level and start solving! #DiscoverSLM See more

08.01.2022 Going back in time... Do any readers of this post have a story to share about war widow milliners? https://www.naa.gov.au//vocational-training-war-widows-mil

08.01.2022 What new technology have you used during COVID-19? In this ABC segment, Katherine Gregory unpacks the importance of technology to reduce loneliness and ease isolation among older Australians, particularly during COVID. Listen below. http://ow.ly/da1950AnCsA

05.01.2022 June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can get involved and support Bowel Cancer Australia to help beat bowel cancer at www.bowelcanceraustralia.org #BowelCancerAustralia #BeatBowelCancer #RedAppleDay

04.01.2022 A stark reminder of a time when Sydney was preparing for invasion startling pictures of our city braced for war. It comes as we remember a major milestone for ...those who joined the fight to keep our nation safe 75 years ago. http://www.7NEWS.com.au #VPDay #7NEWS

03.01.2022 Most media increasingly have restricted access to articles. Sydney Morning Heralds coronavirus data is free to readers. https://www.smh.com.au//covid-19-data-centre-coronavirus-b

03.01.2022 Can you spot a scam (phishing) message? If you received a scam message phishing for your personal information, would you be able to spot it? And would you know what to do? Take this quiz at : https://www.cyber.gov.au//stay-smart-on/scam-messages/quiz

03.01.2022 Meet Diana, our new programs and member services officer. Diana has a professional background in brand and project management. She also has experience in stakeholder and relationship management. Diana has previously worked for Mashreq Bank in Dubai as a Marketing and Communications Officer.... We are very much looking forward to leveraging Diana's skills and experiences to improve our programs and services for our members.

03.01.2022 Id use an old typewriter to complete my assignments." At the age of 96, Giuseppe Patern has become Italys oldest oldest university graduate. The near centenarian is a fantastic reminder that its never to late to reach your goals. Read the full story below.

02.01.2022 Love this.... 6-6-1944

02.01.2022 Collected Podcast When the war in the Pacific ended on August 15, 1945, Australians went wild with joy. That day VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day was celebra...ted across the country with street parties and parades. But the day was also marked with sorrow for the tens of thousands of Australians killed or injured. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VP Day, Louise Maher explores the story of a young womans simple knitted vest that symbolised the relief of the nation and hope for the future. Subscribe and listen to Collected podcast via our website and all major podcast services: http://ow.ly/nGZY50AQVWm Image: Miss Lois Martin was captured celebrating the end of the war on a Melbourne street by a roving photographer. P02018.226

02.01.2022 Join the OZY Youth Choir Honouring Defence Service for a Vietnam Vets Commemorative ONLINE Service When: Sunday 30 August Time: 5:00pm AEST Where: Online Zoom Meeting... Registration: Online through Eventbrite Cost: FREE See more

01.01.2022 An aged care facility in Daylesford has created a calendar inspired by classic Hollywood movie scenes. So far the calendar has raised more than $3000 for the bushfire relief appeal. Read more about the fantastic initiative below.

01.01.2022 Many people would know Vera Lynns music from WW2. The singer was best known for performing hits such as Well Meet Again to troops on the front line in countries including India and Egypt. https://www.google.com.au//www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-53091856