Veteran Sport Australia loves to share the stories of veterans who have found improved wellbeing through sport and recreation. Here you'll also find regular news and announcements about what VSA is doing around the country. You can keep up to date with the latest news and stories by subscribing to the VSA email newsletter.
An open door for veterans in Nowra
Veteran organisations are coming together on the NSW South Coast to provide support under the one roof – a temporary one, for now! The new Nowra Veteran Wellbeing Centre is officially open for business. …
Back in the saddle
Team Australia Gears Up for the Invictus Games Cycling Events Team Australia was back in the saddle in Adelaide last month for the first time in over a year for an Invictus Games Cycling…
Rolling toward the Hague
The first wheelchair sports camp for Team Australia is done and dusted as competitors prepare for the Invictus Games The Hague 2022 In preparation for the upcoming Invictus Games, the recent wheelchair sports training…
Getting active in April with the NRL
How the NRL and VSA are collaborating to support veterans The power of sport is undeniable. It brings with it passion, dedication, camaraderie and confidence. It builds communities, encourages and inspires. At Veteran Sport…
The Invictus Games legacy for ongoing recovery
Veteran Sport Australia’s four-part Harnessing the Power of Sport video series sets the scene for what prospective competitors and their families can expect from participating in an Invictus Games. Introduced by veteran, Invictus Games…
Physical, social and emotional benefits of sports for veterans
Veteran Sport Australia’s four-part Harnessing the Power of Sport video series focuses on the physical, social & emotional benefits of sport for our veteran community. Introduced by veteran, Invictus Games competitor and Paralympian Curtis…
Healing power of volunteering in sport
Veteran Sport Australia’s four-part Harnessing the Power of Sport video series showcases that you don’t have to compete in sport to reap the benefits. Introduced by veteran, Invictus Games competitor and Paralympian Curtis McGrath…
The healing power of adaptive sports
Veteran Sport Australia’s four-part Harnessing the Power of Sport video series introduces adaptive sport and showcases Brigid Baker, a veteran seeking a competitive edge through sport. Brigid represented Tasmania in track & field as…
On target in Adelaide
Veterans and their families interested in trying their hand at archery gathered in Adelaide last month for an Archery Family Day to remember. As part of our partnership with Archery Australia, we collaborated with a bunch…
Invictus excitement builds
Invictus Games coverage has dominated the media of late. From new dates for The Hague, to the announcement of the Dusseldorf Games and even a brand-new Netflix series, momentum is building day-on-day. The Hague…
Building on a strong track record
In exciting news, Veteran Sport Australia has entered a formal partnership with Bowls Australia. The memorandum of understanding, struck earlier this month, will deepen our partnership and create more opportunities for veterans and their families…
NRL supporting Defence families in the Hunter
The NRL connects veterans with Rugby League pathways in the Hunter region April 27, 2021 – Sydney, Australia – The NRL are bringing veterans and their families from across the Hunter together in two…
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