Australian War Widows Queensland

Australian War Widows Queensland  empowers, supports, inspires and celebrates war widows, carers and families affected by defence services. 

Our organisation was established in 1947 to protect the interests of war widows and to provide friendship, comfort and support to its members throughout Queensland.  AWWQ is a not-for-profit public benevolent institution with deductible gift recipient status.

AWWQ has 26 Sub Branches and Social Groups throughout Queensland. Click on the map to find your nearest social group or sub branch.

Upcoming Events

WHITE CROSS SERVICE

Twin Cities Hotel, 2-14 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central 2:30pm - 4:30pm

FRIENDSHIP DAY 2026

Located at the Brothers Leagues Club, 14 Golf Links Dr, Kirwan. 11:00am - 2:30pm

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Field Of Remembrance

Posted on 26 Jun 2025

THE START OF A TRADITION: In November 1928, a group of disabled veterans brought a tray

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