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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…
State of Origin time
Odds are that a Queenslander and New South Welshman could find a way to make anything competitive. Literally anything. But when NSW and Queensland take each other on in rugby league, it’s always ferocious. And when the two rivals met…
“Skateboards on steroids”: getting active in Altona
Ever tried ‘street’ stand up paddle boarding? It’s just like stand up paddle boarding on water. Except it’s on land. And using a skateboard. Sheree Symonds, who runs Altona’s RSL Active Victoria program, gave local veterans the chance to try…
Physical activity is vital in managing pain
Did you know that this week is National Pain Week? There are many Australians, including veterans, who live with chronic pain as part of their day-to-day. National Pain Week As part of National Pain Week, Chronic Pain Australia champions the…
Think Yoga’s not for you?
Next time you walk past a yoga studio and think, ‘yoga isn’t for me’…think again. It may change your life. Just ask Chris Thompson-Lang. The Australian Army veteran was on his way to the pub when he walked past a…
Camping with purpose
There’s nothing unique about a father going camping with his son, but The Younger Heroes isn’t an ordinary camping experience…
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