New resource hub to empower war widows, defence and veteran families

A message from the Families of Veterans Guild 

We are proud to announce the launch of our Resource Hub, a living library built to empower war widows, defence and veteran families through information sheets, webinar recordings, articles, videos and media interviews. 

This Hub is a great place for veteran families to find the information they need, when they need it. Whether it’s a practical guide to support your physical and emotional wellbeing, information on your entitlements and the services available, or important updates in an article or an interview. The Resource Hub is here to empower war widows, defence and veteran families by providing them with the information, tips and tools to look after their wellbeing, stay connected and informed. 

Veteran families, including war widows, are often navigating incredibly complex systems, where finding the information that is relevant to them takes time and research. It can also be extremely difficult to understand and, at times, confusing. Whether they need to understand the entitlements available to them, access support services, manage care responsibilities, or stay informed on what is new in the veteran space, families need to have a place where they can find the information and build their knowledge so they can navigate these systems with less difficulty. 

Navigating a complex system can be different depending on where families are in their journey: it could be during service, after service or following the passing of their veteran family member. The information they need will be different at every stage. By bringing all this content together, we are making it easier for veteran families to find the information they need, and we are supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing, every step of the way. 

The Resource Hub is accessible on our website. All information is located in the one place and easy to use. It contains practical information, as well as tips on how to manage different situations veteran families may be exposed to along the way. 

The Hub also includes the Guild’s media appearances, videos and articles so veteran families can stay informed on important changes and issues affecting them and their families. The Resource Hub will continue to expand, with  new content  and media being uploaded on a regular basis.

You can explore all this at www.familiesofveterans.org.au/resource-hub. Something isn’t there? We encourage you to share what you’d like to see in the Resource Hub by emailing guild@fov.org.au.