Referrals & Resources

Name of OrganisationPurpose
Hoofbeats SanctuaryHoofbeats Sanctuary is an equine therapy centre located in the Sunshine Coast, QLD. Its Women Veterans Program is a restorative personal development program for women only, especially for those experiencing PTSD, anxiety or depression.
Kookaburra KidsThe Kookaburra kids Foundation delivers a Defence Kids program across Australia, providing camps, activity days and age-appropriate mental health education focusing on coping skills and resilience.
Veterans RetreatA registered charity care farm for veterans in QLD providing meaningful engagement and animal therapy
Carry OnHelps veterans in VIC suffering from financial hardship with crisis accommodation and subsidised housing
Soldier OnLinks veterans with a range of health and wellbeing services, employment, learning and education programs, and community activities
Path of the HorseEquine therapy for veterans
RemountEquine therapy for veterans and first responders near Yass, NSW.
Veterans ConnectionsThis page lists organisations and associations that provide a wide array of programs, services and support
DVA AdvocatesTrained ESO volunteers who can assist veterans access services and payments
Women’s Defence Networking AllianceConnecting, uplifting & encouraging the community of 
women within the Australian defence sector
WithYouWithMeHelps to connect veterans with jobs
Veteran Benefits AustraliaConnects veterans with exercise programs, nutrition plans, mental health programs, and physiotherapy
Mates4MatesA charity providing providing physical, psychological and social support services to the Defence community
LegacyA long-standing charity supporting the families of members with relieving financial hardship, social connection services, development and education services
Veterans 360 AustraliaA charity that provides assertive outreach, raising awareness and ongoing support for homeless veterans throughout Australia
Young VeteransA social connection and community hub for young veterans
Veteran MedicalA special interest veteran-only online medical practice that provides support for DVA claims and processes, medical reviews and specialist referrals
Veterans Australia Northern TerritoryA NFP organisation representing the veteran community of the NT

A list of various Ex-Service Organisations/Associations/Federations that provide community, networking and support can be found here.