Veterans and their families are being encouraged to do a creative ‘virtual’ parkrun as a way to stay active during this difficult year. Collaboration between Veteran Sport Australia, parkrun Australia and Open Arms –…
Author: Ceridwen Thomas
The Bare basics
In recovering from severe injuries sustained when a Black Hawk Helicopter that he was in crashed in Afghanistan in 2010, Gary Wilson had to go back to basics. Bare basics. “I had to learn…
Team Veteran
Join ‘Team Veteran’. The ‘Team Veteran’ parkrun Running Club, that is! We’re encouraging all veterans, their families, friends and their supporters to register with parkrun, join ‘Team Veteran’ and do a (not)parkrun during Veterans’…
A perfect match
It was a wet but very welcome return to refereeing rugby league this season for army veteran Troy Burgess. “It was bucketing down with rain,” says Troy of his first game back. “I pretty…
Indoor Rowing – a whole body workout
Everything’s set and ready to go for Rowing ACT’s new indoor rowing program for veterans and their families. A fantastic initiative made possible through a grant from the ACT Government, the four-week program kicks…
We’re live, rugby fans!
It’s been great having rugby back on our screens. The big hits, last-gasp tackles and acrobatic trys in the corner. Now, as we head towards the Super Rugby AU finals, it’s the perfect time…
Local impact
There’s been lots of hard work happening to provide support for veterans and their families in the Hunter. It’s hinged on working closely with local veteran and sporting organisations and is making a very…
A rugby club on a mission
The Sydney Combined Forces Rugby Football Club has come a long way in a very short space of time. Led by a committed group of veterans, they’re a club built on a powerful mission…
Making a difference on and off the mat
Australian combat veteran Scott Steer is the driving force behind Veteran Grappling, a program which combines judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, yoga and mindfulness. A big idea Veteran Grappling was founded by Scott, a…
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific
Australia will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on August 15, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand…