When Steven* called Bravery Trust he and his family were experiencing financial difficulties and needed support. Steven had suffered an accident while serving, rupturing a disc and crushing a nerve…
Bravery TrustJanuary 7, 2022
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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…
Bravery TrustDecember 21, 2021
From the entire Bravery Trust family, we wish you and your family and happy and safe festive season. Although we are closed from December 24, 2021, to January 4, 2022,…
Bravery TrustDecember 15, 2021
As we celebrate the virtual finish line of our 100km challenge, we say thank you to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) for your support of Bravery Trek. More than…
Bravery TrustDecember 7, 2021
The countdown is on – Bravery Trek has just four days left! Participants like Beck Rayner, Founder of Military Wife Life, are taking every opportunity to clock up those last…
Bravery TrustDecember 1, 2021
“Don’t judge me by my disability but give me an opportunity to show my ability. I hope I can communicate to people that anything is possible if you put your…
Bravery TrustNovember 19, 2021
Extended access to buy now, pay later schemes in hospitality venues could have significant impacts on Australia’s most vulnerable, including veterans in financial crisis. Bravery Trust is a nation-wide military…
Bravery TrustNovember 12, 2021
There’s still time to join Bravery Trek! Bravery Trek is a virtual challenge to raise funds and awareness for Aussie veterans in financial hardship. You have until December 4 to…
Bravery TrustOctober 25, 2021
A 100km challenge to raise funds and awareness for Aussie veterans in financial hardship has been launched by the Governor-General of Australia. His Excellency General, the Honourable David Hurley and…
Bravery TrustOctober 20, 2021
Bravery Trust CEO Belinda Wilson featured on Trail Towns SEN Radio. Belinda, fellow participant Paul Chase (an avid cyclist, who also happens to work for event sponsor Leidos) joined hosts…
Bravery TrustOctober 18, 2021
No two Australians veterans are the same. They are both men and women. They are ethnically, politically and religiously diverse. In short, they’re everyday Aussies – united by their commitment…
Bravery TrustOctober 18, 2021
A navy veteran will run 50km this Saturday, the first day of Veterans’ Health Week, to raise vital funds for veterans who have fallen on hard times. Murray Bruce had…
Bravery TrustOctober 15, 2021
A virtual trek to raise funds and awareness for Aussie veterans in financial hardship will start October 16. Bravery Trek is challenging veterans and the broader community to get outside…
Bravery TrustOctober 1, 2021
A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of suicide among serving and former-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was released this…
Bravery TrustSeptember 30, 2021
James had served in the Airforce for 16 years and was now a veteran experiencing a financial crisis. He’d suffered both physical and mental health issues, including PTSD and Anxiety,…
Bravery TrustSeptember 16, 2021
Easy access to Afterpay is impacting Australia’s most vulnerable, including veterans in financial crisis due to injury or illness sustained during service. Bravery Trust is a nation-wide military charity that…
Bravery TrustSeptember 10, 2021
A virtual trek will support Aussie veterans facing financial hardship, while encouraging families in lockdown to get outside and be active. Bravery Trek will also commemorate the service and sacrifice…
Bravery TrustSeptember 10, 2021
Origin Energy has been required to pay half a million dollars in Wrongful Disconnection Payments because it disconnected customers without providing adequate information about payment support measures. The Wrongful Disconnection…
Bravery TrustAugust 27, 2021
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…
Bravery TrustAugust 25, 2021
By Garth Callender, former soldier and Chairman of Bravery Trust With the recent gut-wrenching reports and images from Afghanistan of the Taliban appearing to wipe clean the work done over…
Bravery TrustAugust 20, 2021
Bravery Trust has reported April and May 2021 as two of the busiest months on record for veteran-specific financial aid and financial counselling. As the impacts of Covid-19 restrictions take…
Bravery TrustAugust 10, 2021
The Bravery Trust has welcomed news Minister Andrew Gee will look to increase support measures for veterans while the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is still underway. The…
Bravery TrustAugust 5, 2021
Yesterday marked the start of Homelessness Week (1-7 August), to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on Australia. Helping veterans work towards secure housing is some of the key…
Bravery TrustAugust 2, 2021
Bravery Trust Chairman Garth Callender has welcomed plans for a standalone commemorative day to recognise those who served in the Middle East during the past 20 years. Mr Callender was…
Bravery TrustJuly 28, 2021
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…
Bravery TrustJuly 14, 2021
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…
Bravery TrustJune 11, 2021
"Bravery Trust enabled our family to create treasured memories with mum. I cannot thank them enough.’’ Kerry Speelman received a phone call no daughter wants. Her mother Joan had been given bad cancer news. She desperately…
Bravery TrustMay 25, 2021
Bad luck was piling up for Rodney Sherriff. Rodney was struggling with bills after his partner died suddenly overseas, his dog died and he was diagnosed with cancer. Rodney, who served in the…
Bravery TrustMay 25, 2021
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that can have the most profound impact on lives. In April 1900, 22-year-old Walter Richardson enlisted in the NSW Imperial Bushmen and served in the…
Bravery TrustMay 4, 2021
Brave Stories
No two Australian veterans are the same. They’re everyday Aussies – united by their commitment to serve. We are proud to share their unique stories of service and bravery with you.
