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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…
An innovative national program
While we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, there’s no doubt that many Australians are going through a very difficult time. Mental health service Open Arms – Veterans & Families…
A legend of the pool and hero on the Western Front
Last year, in his first Remembrance Day commemorative address, Governor-General David Hurley spoke about the life of Australian swimming champion Cecil Healy. Healy is the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to be killed on the battlefield. He was a legend…
Up to the challenge
This is an extremely difficult time for our entire community and we’re all going to need to do everything we can to support each other. Being there for our family and friends has never…
RSL sub-Branch President talks art and sport
When we caught up with veteran, RSL sub-Branch President, martial arts competitor and artist Cory Rinaldi, he was perched next to a canvas, painting his latest work: ‘Sacrifice’. In early 2019, the Anzac Memorial…
Meeting deadlines and shooting hoops
When he’s not hard at work in the office, you’ll probably find Joel Vanderzwan shooting hoops or firing off arrows at the Shirewood Forest Archers. Having just been selected for the Australian Invictus Games…
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