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

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Glasgow Room, United Service Club, 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill. 10am arrival

Field of Remembrance

AWWQ will host a Field of Remembrance for War Widows' Day, held at St John's Cathedral in Brisbane

AWWQ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Ithaca Room, Brisbane City Hall. Commencing at 11:00am

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Posted on 26 Jun 2025

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