"In 2019, we had a choice of walking across the Bravery Trust bridge or falling off the edge of the cliff. We will be forever grateful for the lifeline which…
Life can change in an instant, as Kristine and her husband Darrell know all too well. “My husband Darrell is a former Navy officer with 13 years’ service. In 2018…
George is an Army and Navy veteran who served in both Japan (1946-48) and Korean (1951-57) wars and suffered physical and mental injuries. George reached out to Bravery Trust while staying in…
Steven had suffered an accident while serving, rupturing a disc and crushing a nerve in his back. He’d had surgery to repair the damage but had permanent numbness and loss…
Simone* had served in the Navy for 8 years and was medically discharged a year before contacting Bravery Trust, after she sustained physical injury and mental health illness as a…
Craig had spent nearly a decade serving in the Army before he voluntarily discharged due to declining mental health. Craig contacted Bravery Trust in April 2021 from Vietnam. He’d travelled…
James served in the Airforce for 16 years and has been working through physical and mental health issues, including PTSD and Anxiety, as a result of his service. When James…
John* let Bravery Trust know that the support we provided helped him immensely in his transition to civilian life and through the aftermath of the recent challenges. John served in…
Like many of us, COVID completely changed Amanda and Jarrod’s livelihoods. They had always been hardworking and financially stable – but COVID changed that. They were worried about how this may impact their…
Chris served for 8 years in the infantry until he suffered an accident and since his transition, he has been living with mental health challenges. When Chris separated from his wife, he contacted Bravery Trust to see…
No two Australian veterans are the same. They are both men and women. They are ethnically, politically and religiously diverse. They agree on some things, and not on others. In short, they’re everyday Aussies – united by their commitment to serve.
We are proud to share their unique stories of service and bravery with you.