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…
Author: Ceridwen Thomas
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…
Looking to the future
Veteran Sport Australia is on the move! From Monday, 29 June, we will be shifting our operations from RSL NSW to become part of the existing entity and charity responsible for organising the highly…
Getting off-road
Riding on a road or bike path can’t compare to the sensation of feeling at one with the bike, riding off-road and being surrounded by nature. For Denise Cox, Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA), riding has always been a big part…
A new team on the green
Bowls is one of the most popular sports in Australia. It’s easy to see why: a sport for all ages and abilities, regular competitions and great social connections on and off the green. With more…
The power of the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is a Christian pilgrimage in Spain that roughly 350,000 people complete every year. The pilgrimage has a long history going back to the 8th century. While many undertake the pilgrimage…
A Special Row
The rowing community came up with a special and creative way of honouring the Anzac Spirit this year. The ‘2020 Anzac Day Indoor Rowing Challenge’ involved Australians and New Zealanders rowing 2504 metres as…
Staying connected, for life
Gotcha4Life are in the middle of running #COLIV19. It’s a simple concept: once a day, for 19 days, reach out to someone you think could do with a bit of support. It’s a campaign that’s resonating and there’s no bigger…
Every minute counts
Staying active during the lockdown has been particularly challenging. We’ve all needed to get creative. The reality is though that staying active can often be a challenge, whether in lockdown or not. Be it…