Name of Organisation | Purpose |
Hoofbeats Sanctuary | Hoofbeats 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 Kids | The 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 Retreat | A registered charity care farm for veterans in QLD providing meaningful engagement and animal therapy |
Carry On | Helps veterans in VIC suffering from financial hardship with crisis accommodation and subsidised housing |
Soldier On | Links veterans with a range of health and wellbeing services, employment, learning and education programs, and community activities |
Path of the Horse | Equine therapy for veterans |
Remount | Equine therapy for veterans and first responders near Yass, NSW. |
Veterans Connections | This page lists organisations and associations that provide a wide array of programs, services and support |
DVA Advocates | Trained ESO volunteers who can assist veterans access services and payments |
Women’s Defence Networking Alliance | Connecting, uplifting & encouraging the community of women within the Australian defence sector |
WithYouWithMe | Helps to connect veterans with jobs |
Veteran Benefits Australia | Connects veterans with exercise programs, nutrition plans, mental health programs, and physiotherapy |
Mates4Mates | A charity providing providing physical, psychological and social support services to the Defence community |
Legacy | A long-standing charity supporting the families of members with relieving financial hardship, social connection services, development and education services |
Veterans 360 Australia | A charity that provides assertive outreach, raising awareness and ongoing support for homeless veterans throughout Australia |
Young Veterans | A social connection and community hub for young veterans |
Veteran Medical | A special interest veteran-only online medical practice that provides support for DVA claims and processes, medical reviews and specialist referrals |
Veterans Australia Northern Territory | A 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.