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Cool (park)runnings
In racing they call it a ‘fast start’: getting out of the blocks quickly, pushing hard from the off for an early lead. Think Usain Bolt over 100m or Grant Hackett over 1500m. Don’t think, according to John Candy’s 1993…
On target with Archery Australia partnership
On October 19, veterans and their families were able to test their skills at Tuggeranong Archery Club, ACT, thanks to the establishment of a national partnership between Veteran Sport Australia and Archery Australia. The family fun day – which fell…
First anniversary – how the Invictus Games legacy lives on through Veteran Sport Australia
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 inspired the nation and provided a milestone event for veterans around the world, including many Australian veterans, who used the games to forge bonds that would last forever. As the Games concluded, it’s Veteran Sport…
Sun, sand and surf life savers
Australia. Summer, sun and sand. And surf life savers. The red and yellow cap is an Australian icon. For more than 100 years, the surf life saving movement has saved literally hundreds of thousands of lives on our beaches. Around…
Sharing a snowy passion
For many Australians, heading to the snow is something to look forward to each year. For most, it’s just a nice holiday but for others it can be transformational. Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) supports those living with a disability or…
Beyond 10,000: Archery Australia’s mission to get veterans shooting arrows
Let’s clear this up straight away. For everyone reading this that saw ‘Beyond 10,000’ in the headline and immediately thought we were going to be talking about Allan Border’s 1993 autobiography, we’re not. As good a read as it undoubtedly…
So, you didn’t get invited to Invictus
Sometimes things don’t always go to plan. Sometimes, you give it your all and things just don’t work out the way you wanted. Brian Heilbronn was the powerlifting coach for Team Australia at Invictus Games 2017 and 2018. He’s a…
Veteran families tear up the track at Maitland BMX
In late August, families got to experience BMX Australia’s first ‘Ride Into BMX’ Family Day for veterans thanks to the Maitland Tenambit BMX Club, VSA and Soldier On. Maitland BMX hosted the ‘come n try’ day, which was free for…
The Gym Can Be All Sorts of Fun!
Want to get fit in a friendly and social environment? Well you’re in luck! We’ve teamed up with All Sorts Gym to provide a 50% discount for veterans. All Sorts has gyms in Alexandria and Wyong and both are welcoming…
Shooting Arrows in the Hunter
I’d never shot arrows before, so taking part in a day of archery earlier this month in the Hunter region of NSW was always going to be interesting. Did I think I’d enjoy the day? Absolutely. Did I go into…
Row to you heart’s content
Tiffany White remembers when she first started indoor rowing. “I went to do a 30 minute row and broke down 6 times!” Tiffany has gone on to maintain an indoor rowing practice and regularly competes in competitions, but says that…
“It makes it easier to push through the pain” says Warrior Games competitor
Getting active has helped Narelle deal with ongoing physical and mental pain. 8 months ago, Narelle Mason made the decision to get active and improve her health. She never expected that in such a short time she would have improved…
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