War Widows' Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc

Welcome

The War Widows' Guild of Australia (QLD) Inc was established in 1947. It is a Not for Profit (NFP) public benevolent institution with deductible gift recipient status.

Aims of the Guild

The aims of the Guild are to protect the interests of war widows and provide friendship and comfort to those in similar circumstances, particularly in their time of loss of a partner.

Membership

Membership is open to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) designated war widows which means that the death oftheir husband or partner has been accepted as due to war causes.

Remarried war widows, Defence Service widows and war widows recognized by allied countries are also eligible for membership. War Widowers who fall into any of these categories are also eligible for membership.

Activities and Services

The Guild provides:-

  • New member orientation
  • Welfare support
  • Social functions
  • Tours and Shows
  • Quarterly Bulletin magazine
  • Volunteer hospital/nursing home visitor programme
  • Mah-jong and Bridge
  • Alexander Technique classes (art of gentle exercise)
  • Scholarships to various universities throughout Qld
  • Community Services Officer to access services as required
  • Accommodation in and around Brisbane
  • Sunshine Coast holiday apartments
Sub-Branches and Social Groups

The Guild has 24 Sub-Branches throughout the State and 5 Social Groups in and around Brisbane. These groups are always happy to welcome new members. Click on Sub-Groups for a full list of locations.