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25.01.2022 COMMIT TO FIT UPDATE! Fingal Bay Park Run - Week 13. The girl's and members of the Hunter Team Veteran have completed 13 park runs at 12 different locations. Only two more to go until they reach their goal of 15 parkruns in 15 weeks!... When starting, the girls did not realise how much they would come to love their Thursday morning runs, and how far they could push their goals of running 5km every week. "I look forward to Thursday mornings, it's great to start the morning with a run and positive people! The coffee, conversations and laughs afterwards with the group is what makes it. To see our group grow and friendships forming, it's really been an amazing 13 weeks!" says Rachel. Next week the group were meant to meet at Callaghan Parkrun, but as it is a weekday and Uni will be in full swing, we will meet at Jesmond Park, Robinson Ave in Jesmond at 0745 for 0800 start! See you there! #vsamovement Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling parkrun Australia Kate O’Donoghue

24.01.2022 Are you a veteran with an interest in horse handling? Spur helps wounded, injured and ill veterans with their recovery by introducing them to various aspects of horse handling. The RSL LifeCare program is relaunching with a 2-day course at the end of #VeteransHealthWeek on Thursday, 29 and Friday, 30 October. The location is Picton, NSW.... To express interest in this or an upcoming course, visit their website: http://ow.ly/WtbH50BLD5u

24.01.2022 We support a range of sport and recreational programs tailored for veterans and their families across the country. So tell us, which would you choose? Comment below or tell us what you'd like to see in your area? #thisorthat #veteransport #nrl #union

24.01.2022 CALLING ALL VETERANS IN TAMWORTH!!! We would like to invite you and the your families to a fun day of bowls! Veteran Sport Australia and our sporting partner Bowls Australia in conjunction with West Tamworth Sports and Bowling Club are bringing the successful Veteran and Family Bowls Day to Tamworth!... These days have been a lot of fun for everyone, with veterans of all ages and their families coming together for the day. This event is free to attend and involves coaching, skills and social games for older children and adults so is a great day for beginners as well as the seasoned bowler. Younger children can experience the game of bowls through a Bowls Australia program known as Rookie Rollers, which is a game based version of bowls. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm, and again, this is free (drinks are not included and will need to be purchased at member's prices). Details of the day are as follows: Date: Sunday 21st February Time: 9.30am 1pm Venue: West Tamworth Sports and Bowling Club, 103B Belmore St, West Tamworth. To register for the event to help with catering and COVID requirements, an email with a contact name, phone/email, and number of children and adults attending will be required and is to be sent to [email protected] #vsamovement #bowlsaustralia ##familyfun

23.01.2022 A fantastic opportunity for veterans and their families in Adelaide to come along to a free Archery Family Day! Try your hand at shooting some arrows at the Adelaide Archery Club from 10am - 2pm on Sunday, 22 November. There'll also be fun activities for the kids and the chance to enjoy bite to eat. Participants must register for the day in advance by emailing your name and contact details to VSA at: [email protected]... We're excited to be working together with Archery Australia, ARCHERY South Australia (ARCHERY SA), Adelaide Archery Club and the Invictus Pathways Program on this great initiative!

23.01.2022 It’s not too late to join ‘Team Veteran’ as part of our Veterans' Health Week 2020 initiative! We’re encouraging all veterans and their family members to register with parkrun, join Team Veteran and do a 5km (not)parkrun. Joining is free and easy. Check out Veteran Sport Australia’s website for more details! www.veteransport.org.au

22.01.2022 BOWLS IS COMING TO BALLINA JAN14th! Don't miss out on a day of bowls, lunch, ice skating and most importantly fun! Free to all veterans and their families, with kids/grandkids welcome! ... Please remember to register your attendance at [email protected] to help with COVID and catering. Bowls Australia Cherry Street Sports Ballina

21.01.2022 Veterans' Health Week is a huge week on the calendar every year. This year we collaborated with parkrun Australia and Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling to encourage veterans and their families to register with parkrun and join the ‘Team Veteran’ Club. There's still time to get involved!... https://veteransport.org.au/news/thats-a-wrap/

21.01.2022 There is still time to register for this event. A fun day for the whole family - come along, free entry, free lunch and a chance to play some bowls in a magnificent venue! When: 22nd November 10.30am-1.30pm... Where: The Greens North Sydney, Ridge Street North Sydney Email [email protected] to register.

20.01.2022 A great opportunity for all our South Australian veterans. Numbers are capped for this beautiful equine therapy program, so get in quick!

20.01.2022 GOLF IN THE HUNTER - UPDATE! The Vietnam Veterans Golf monthly golf day is on Monday 16 November at Maitland at 7.00am for a 7.30am hit off. All veterans are welcome to come along and join in. Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions there will be NO Catering facilities available. To register for the day, please email [email protected] with your name and handicap if you have one.... #vsamovement

19.01.2022 We love seeing people out and getting active in the lead up to Veterans' Health Week. Miriam did her 5km as part of Team Veteran and her 'Commit to be Fit' mission on Williamson's Beach, Wonthaggi in Victoria. She knew Rachel and Kate would be on sand today, so joined them at 8am this morning at her local beach! She had a massive headwind and found the beach to be an excellent workout! Her local parkrun courses are Inverloch and Phillip Island, having her 50 run and 25 volu...nteer tee shirts with parkrun! She is looking forward to resuming once they are open again, but in the meantime has been doing the (not)parkruns and joining Kate and Rachel on their Commit to be Fit journey. Miriam has family in the Defence, and knows the importance of sport, and with the gyms closed in some states, believes (not)parkruns to be an excellent way to stay active and be part of a virtual community. Well done Miriam, and thank you for being part of our parkrun team and community! Join Miriam, Rachel and Kate this Veterans' Health Week by registering with parkrun and joining the 'Team Veteran' Running Club at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/?section=form Don't forget to send us a pic with #vsamovement and let us know where you are running! parkrun Australia Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling

18.01.2022 There has been a venue change for tomorrow’s event. It is now taking place at the Cruising Yacht Club in Wickham. Just be sure to register for the event if interested for catering and COVID requirements.

18.01.2022 Veteran Sport Australia wishes you a happy and safe New Year

18.01.2022 We are proud to partner with the NRL - National Rugby League on the BATTLEFIELDS TO FOOTYFIELDS program - and it's going from strength to strength ! Check out all the latest from our B2F Level 1 Sport's Trainers Course that recently kicked off in the Hunter!

17.01.2022 Ever wanted to learn to surf? Or are you interested in surfing? Waves of Wellness Foundation and Association of Veteran Surfers have a program happening in Bondi, NSW this month. ... Program Details: Free 8-week learn to surf and wellness course at Bondi beach Beginning Wednesday October 21st 9:00-11:00am Open to current and former serving veterans & families ages 18+ Wellness discussions paired with learn to surf lessons To register, complete this online form from https://www.foundationwow.org/ and email [email protected]. #StrongerTogether #vsamovement

17.01.2022 A fantastic group from the RSL NSW Dubbo sub Branch are long time parkrunners and have joined the ‘Team Veteran’ parkrun Club! It’s not too late to join register with parkrun, join Team Veteran and do a 5km (not)parkrun as part of our Veterans’ Health Week 2020 initiative. Joining is free and easy. Check out Veteran Sport Australia’s website for more details!

16.01.2022 We had a wonderful day at The Greens North Sydney playing bowls with North Sydney RSL Sub-Branch, North Sydney Bowlo and veterans and their families from the local community. The venue turned on the weather and hospitality. With coaching, games and a closely fought out exhibition match between members of Bowls Australia and North Sydney Bowlo, the day had something for everyone! Special thanks to the volunteers from North Sydney Bowlo, Bowls Australia and RSL NSW Bowls, espec...ially Steve Glasson for taking their time to help and pass on their love and knowledge of Bowls. Thanks also has to go to the sponsors for the day The Greens North Sydney, without you this event would not have gone ahead. Looking forward to the next event in January in Ballina! #vsamovement #StrongerTogether

15.01.2022 There is still time to register for this event! A great evening to learn about this initiative. Veteran Friendly Clubs and Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union are inviting you to an evening to celebrate rugby and to find out more about the Veteran Friendly Club initiative here in the Hunter. This program was developed by Rugby 1st Limited in support of Veteran Sport Australia. The program engages, accredits and connects sporting clubs, with current and former serving Veterans of th...e Australian Defence Force. The program has launched with Rugby Clubs in NSW and has now reached the Hunter. This night is a chance to rub shoulders with special guests, learn more about the initiative and how to link veterans who love rugby into the program. The program caters for both the individual veteran as well as clubs. For more information, please see the link: https://vetfriendlyclub.com.au/ To RSVP to this event, please email Angus Stewart on [email protected], stating you are registering for the Hunter event. #vsamovement #StrongerTogether Rugby 1st Vet Friendly Clubs

15.01.2022 Golf in the Hunter is back!!! On Monday, the Maitland Vietnam Veterans and Services Legion Golf Day was held at Kurri Kurri. They invite all veterans to join them and participate in the day. Dave Hockey, a current serving veteran attended the day and provided the following report:... Today I had the pleasure of playing a round of golf with the lads from the Maitland Vietnam Veteran's Association. A great day was had by all, very social with much banter and laughing at our shortcomings in the world of professional golfing. The day started out in heavy fog, which successfully hid how bad our initial drives were, but once it lifted the day cleared into a magic day for a good walk ruined. Once the round was finished we debriefed over a BBQ lunch and a couple of frothies, vowing to return and master the game another day. The Golf Days are a great day out and are open to all veterans. So why not get a long and have some fun on the course? If you love golf - why not attend the next golf day: Where: Hawks Nest Golf Club, 1 Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest NSW 2324 When: Monday 19th October 2020 Time: 0745 for 0800 tee off If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] to secure your place. #vsamovement #StrongerTogether #golfday

14.01.2022 COMMIT TO FIT UPDATE Newie parkrun - Week 12! Rachel made it back from her commitments in Sydney yesterday in time to join the rest of the Hunter Team Veteran (not)parkrun crew this week.... The group is really starting to connect and are keen to keep going past the 15 weeks they committed to - the coffee and breakfast at the amazing cafe's they have found along the way may just play a part in that as well! Join parkrun "Team Veteran" Running Club ( https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/?section=form) and complete your (not)parkrun wherever and however you like! Don't forget to make your running team "Team Veteran"! #vsamovement Next week we are at Fingal Bay Parkrun - so come along and join us. 0745 for an 0800 start! parkrun Australia Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling

14.01.2022 In recovering from severe injuries sustained in a Black Hawk Helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2010, Gary Wilson had to go back to bare basics. I had to learn how to do everything from the ground up again, says Gary. Walking, talking, even being vertical again after being on my back on a bed for so long. Ten years on and Gary and his wife Renee now runs Bare Coaching, his fitness training business. If anyone’s able to share lessons and guidance on resilience, strength an...d becoming unstoppable, it’s Gary. Getting more involved in exercise and understanding how the body works had always been something that Gary enjoyed. When it came time to look for a new career path on leaving the army, he knew he wanted to help people and fitness training stood out. Gary focus' his training on full body exercise but it is always underpinned with something that same mindset that got him to where he is now: Be fully focused on what you want to achieve and you’ll get there. To find out more about Bare Coaching, and what Gary and Renee are doing follow this link: https://veteransport.org.au/stories-article/the-bare-basics/ (Photo Credit Gary and Renee Wilson) #vsamovement #StrongerTogether #Nevergiveup Gary Wilson Bare Coaching

13.01.2022 TWILIGHT SAILING IN THE HUNTER! Last night a group of twelve Hunter veterans were invited to join crews of the Newcastle Crusing Yacht Club in a twilight race starting in Newcastle Harbour. The atmosphere was one of excitement with our own Veteran Engagement Specialist Rachel Kerrigan hitting the race starters horn for the race to commence!... The race wound its way through the harbour, out through the heads into the open water and back into the harbour. The weather was perfect for sailing, with clear skies, calm water and just enough wind to make for close racing! It was a magnificent sight seeing all the racers coming back on dusk! A huge thank you to Paul and Simon from Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club for helping to organise the night, and for all the crew that welcomed us with open arms and gave us all an evening to remember! We are looking forward to the next one! To register you interest in future sailing events, please email [email protected] with your name and contact details and we will keep you updated. #vsamovement #veteranshelpingveterans #StrongerTogether

13.01.2022 At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. There had been four years of continuous warfare, where more than 60,000 of the 330,000 Australians who fought in World War One had died during their service. Today, Remembrance Day, we commemorate not only those who were killed during World War One, but in both World Wars and from all wars and conflicts since. We also pay tribute to those who have served, who continue to serve, and the families who have... been left behind. The Australian War Memorial is holding a nationally televised Remembrance Day commemorative ceremony, commencing at 10.45am with the arrival of the Guard of Honour. We will remember them. Lest we forget. Photo courtesy: Australian War Memorial

12.01.2022 It was a pleasure to able to support DORC - Darwin Off Road Cyclists to put on social rides for veterans and their families in July and in October during Veterans’ Health Week 2020. We can't wait to hit the trails again next year! https://veteransport.org.au/s/twists-turns-bumps-and-bends/

12.01.2022 Bowls is a sport that is increasing in popularity across Australia - and its no wonder, as it really is a game for the whole family! We have joined with Bowls Australia and other amazing organisations to bring you a fun packed family day at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on the 24th October from 11am-2pm. If you are interested in attending you must email [email protected] to help us with catering and COVID regulations! ... There will be a jumping castle for the kids, BBQ lunch, an opportunity to learn from Australia’s best bowls coach, social games and if you think you can’t play bowls due to an injury - Wheelchair Sports NSW will be there to show you how you too can enjoy the game! It really is for everyone! There will be information on how to get involved, either socially or competitively - but most of all, it will be a fun day out with the family doing something different! Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to bring this together. We look forward to seeing you all there!! #vsamovement #StrongerTogether #bowling Bowls Gr8 for Brains

12.01.2022 Check out these amazing ladies from Bravery Trust! Belinda and Gwen have jumped on board with the Commit To Be Fit Challenge and joined Kate and Rachel this morning at 8am! The girls are in Melbourne if you can't already tell with the trams, masks and street art in the photo's they sent through! So a big thank you and a big shout out and huge well done ladies!!... Belinda says "It is increasingly difficult to find motivation after effectively six months of lockdown. Knowing that I had my virtual running buddies around me helped! I look forward to running with you guys again next week!" Kate and Rachel are super excited to have you guys running with them as well, and said this is what it is all about - creating a community of people supporting each other and getting active. Bravery Trust is an amazing organistaion that provides emergency financial relief to serving & ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force who have a serious injury or illness as a result of their service - for further information visit https://braverytrust.org.au/ #vsammovement #parkrun #StrongerTogether parkrun Australia Kate O’Donoghue Bravery Trust

12.01.2022 CALLING ALL VETERANS IN TAMWORTH!! Happening this weekend! We would like to invite you and the your families to a fun day of bowls!... These days have been a lot of fun for everyone, with veterans of all ages and their families coming together for the day. This event is free to attend and involves coaching, skills and social games for older children and adults so is a great day for beginners as well as the seasoned bowler. Younger children can experience the game of bowls through a Bowls Australia program known as Rookie Rollers, which is a game based version of bowls. Lunch will be served at 12.30pm, and again, this is free (drinks are not included and will need to be purchased at member's prices). Details of the day are as follows: Date: Sunday 21st February Time: 9.30am 1pm Venue: West Tamworth Sports and Bowling Club, 103B Belmore St, West Tamworth. To register for the event to help with catering and COVID requirements, an email with a contact name, phone/email, and number of children and adults attending will be required and is to be sent to [email protected] #vsamovement #bowlsaustralia #familyfun RSL NSW West Tamworth Bowls Club Tamworth RSL Sub Branch 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au//inclusive-bowls-/

12.01.2022 Congratulations to former Invictus Games and Warrior Games competitor Nathan Parker on last year being named 2021 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Read more about Nathan's incredible achievement here and best of luck for later this month! https://veteransport.org.au/news/flying-high/

11.01.2022 General Sir Peter Cosgrove has been announced as the Patron of Veteran Sport Australia. In this new capacity, General Cosgrove will play an active role in furthering Veteran Sport Australia as a major force in improving the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families through sport. In his first official act as Patron, General Cosgrove will recite The Ode at State of Origin Game 2 in Sydney tonight. General Cosgrove’s role at State of Origin Game 2 reinforces an alread...y-strong relationship between Veteran Sport Australia and the National Rugby League. The two organisations already work closely together around the ‘Battlefields to Footy Fields’ initiative. In addition to this, Veteran Sport Australia has national partnerships with sports such as Archery Australia and Bowls Australia, offering veterans and their families access to facilities, equipment and events to encourage them to try new sports both with their families and as part of the broader veteran community, reinforcing the importance of camaraderie in veteran wellbeing. General Sir Peter Cosgrove The Sydney Invictus Games shone a light on plight of our veterans and their families. At the closing ceremony I urged all Australians not to turn off that light. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images for Invictus Game Sydney) #vsamovement

10.01.2022 A great night in the Hunter!

10.01.2022 It was a wet but very welcome return to refereeing rugby league this season for army veteran Troy Burgess. Troy was introduced to refereeing as part of the NRL - National Rugby League’s innovative ‘Battlefields to Footy Fields’ program. I would never have done refereeing if it wasn’t for the program, says Troy. I’d been struggling with mental health for a while. They’d started Battlefields to Footy Fields. One of my uncles is a referee and he mentioned it to me. I wasn’t ...really that keen. Just dealing with people I wasn’t really that comfortable with it at the time. He sort of talked me into it so I ended up doing it. Despite the challenges of being a new referee, Troy stuck with it and credits the program with giving him confidence and in helping him fit back into community life. The success of the Battlefields to Footy Fields program has highlighted that veterans are uniquely suited to the demands of refereeing. An important part of the program is involving veterans with their local refereeing association. It's exciting to see what the future holds for the program and we encourage veterans from around the country to reach out and get involved To find out more about the program and what it has done for Troy visit: https://veteransport.org.au/stories-article/a-perfect-match/ (Photo credits: Kylie Bartholomew and National Rugby League) #vsamovement #battlefieldstofootyfields NRL - National Rugby League

09.01.2022 COMMIT TO FIT UPDATE! Callaghan Park Run - Week 14. ONE MORE TO GO!... The girl's and the rest of Hunter Team Veterans have completed 14 out of 15 park runs in 13 different locations. The guys did so well, the run was moved to Jesmond so as not to interfere with the day to day activities of the University. The new course was all uphill for the first 2.5km as they headed towards the John Hunter Hospital! Needless to say, the last 2.5km was a bit easier! Breakfast was divine and such a great way to end a testing run. Next week the group are meeting at Stockton Parkrun at 0745 for 0800 start! See you there! Let's make the last one the best one!! #vsamovement Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling parkrun Australia Kate O’Donoghue

09.01.2022 Join ‘Team Veteran’. The ‘Team Veteran’ parkrun Running Club, that is! We’re encouraging all veterans, their families, friends and their supporters to register with parkrun, join ‘Team Veteran’ and do a (not)parkrun during Veterans’ Health Week 2020. This week also marks the two year anniversary of the Sydney Invictus Games, and we are thrilled to be joining forces with parkrun and Open Arms with this initiative. ... While many parkrun events are still closed due to COVID-19, (not)parkrun has been created as a virtual initiative and opportunity to do a 5km walk, jog, wheel or run at any place, at any time and at any pace. Everyone can get involved, no matter what your situation is. Whether it’s a jog around your neighbourhood, sweating it out on the treadmill, or walking the dog, we can all have a crack. Registering and taking part is free and easy: RSVP to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/VeteranSportAustralia Register with parkrun and join the ‘Team Veteran’ running club https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/?section=form Do a 5km walk, jog or run during 24 October to 1 November Post a photo with #vsamovement Log your time online This initiative is for all veterans serving, former serving and reservists. Importantly, it’s also for their family members and their friends. We are encouraging everyone to sign up to parkrun, join the Team Veteran running club and have a go. To read more see https://veteransport.org.au/sports/team-veteran/ #vsamovement #strongertogether Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling parkrun Australia

08.01.2022 There is a volunteer opportunity for veterans, and family members of veterans, to be a part of a Veteran Organisations’ Sport & Recreation Forum. The forum focuses on improving health and wellbeing through sport and recreation and is an opportunity to share opportunities and collaborate. For more information on the forum and how to apply, follow the link: https://veteransport.org.au/news/volunteer-opportunity/

08.01.2022 VSA and Bowls Australia are excited to be bringing these amazing opportunities to veterans and their families. We are excited to be showcasing bowls in such a unique way with so many avenues to enter into the sport. Why not come along to an event and find out why bowls is a sport for the whole family that is increasing in popularity across Australia! For more information on future dates/times/venues or how you can get involved contact [email protected]... Our next day is at the Greens North Sydney on the 22nd November 10.30am to 1.30pm. If you would like to attend please email [email protected] to register. #vsamovement #strongertogether

06.01.2022 If you are in or around the Mid North Coast this weekend call in and say hi and join us for a day of bowls at Port City Bowling Club! Free even for veterans of all ages and their families! Register at [email protected]

05.01.2022 COMMIT TO FIT UPDATE Nulkaba Parkrun - Week 5! 5 Parkruns down - 10 more to go! ... Whose keen to join them next week - you can walk, run or do a combination of both! Or just come along for the coffee and cake afterwards! The girl's are into the routine now, and are getting consistent results. Both Kate and Rachel agree that's its something they look forward to every week - exercising with someone and getting that social contact whilst being outdoors in nature is what draws them to the runs. And seeing familiar faces joining them makes it even better!! Next week's location: The Beach's - Cooks Hill Surf Club, Bar Beach, NSW 2300. Be there 0745am for the 0800am start. This course will be a challenge for those who want to run as its run entirely on the sand and on the foreshore. But for those who want to walk, it will be a beautiful view and a gorgeous place for a chat and a coffee! The girls look forward to seeing you there! #vsammovement #parkrun parkrun Australia Kate O’Donoghue

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Nathan Parker, named NSW Young Australian or the Year last night. Nathan embodies the warrior spirit - an Invictus games competitor, a pilot, a mentor and inspiration to all who meet him. He has overcome adversity and has thrived! As an advocate and amazing young man, you have done us all proud! Well done Nathan. #congratulations

03.01.2022 COMMIT TO FIT UPDATE Beaches parkrun - Week 6! Take away from the run:... - Sand running is great for the joints, but boy your glutes and calves complain a lot - Don't expect to complete the 5km in the same time as other runs, sand is hard - Check the tides before running! Low tide is the best, high tide means a lot more soft sand as we found out today - You feel amazing, the sea air, the view, the workout you get, it all means you feel so alive and refreshed when finished - Even though it was hard work, this has to be one of our favourite runs to date Next week we are at Lake View parkrun, The Shores Way, Belmont at 07.45am for 08.00am start. Don't forget to join us for Veterans' Health Week, join parkrun "Team Veteran" Running Club ( https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/?section=form) and complete your (not)parkrun wherever and however you like! Send us a pic with #vsamovement and get active!! Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling parkrun Australia Kate O’Donoghue

03.01.2022 Pat Conaghan MP I am sure Braedyn would love a rematch! Thank you again for your support of our day which would not have been possible with the support of Bowls Australia and Port City Bowling Club #vsamovement #veteranshelpingveterans

03.01.2022 2020 has been an enormously challenging year. From supporting each other through bushfires to pulling together through a global pandemic, the importance of community and connection has shone through time and time again. Here’s a quick look back at some of the ways that we all connected through sport during the year and we can’t wait to see you in 2021! https://veteransport.org.au/storie/the-2020-vsa-highlights/

03.01.2022 A reminder that the 'Defence Veterans Archery Family Day' that had been planned for today at Adelaide Archery Club has been POSTPONED due to COVID restrictions. We look forward to sharing a rescheduled date for 2021. Archery Australia ARCHERY South Australia (ARCHERY SA) Adelaide Archery Club Invictus Pathways Program

03.01.2022 Port Macquarie definitely turned on the weather for the Veteran and Family Bowls day at Port City Bowling Club! The Veteran and Family Bowl's day's are happening across areas of NSW as part of a collaboration with Bowls Australia and Veteran Sport Australia. We have already had successful days in Raymond Terrace and Ballina, with the next event to be held in Tamworth on the 21st of February. A huge thank you to Phil and all his staff at Port City Bowling Club who welcomed u...s with open arms and made the day so much fun for everyone! We would also like to thank Mayor Peta Pinson from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, the Honorable Leslie Williams MP, member for Port Macquarie and the Honorable Pat Conaghan MP, the federal member for Cowper who gave their time today to come along and bowl and have lunch with the veterans and their families. The support is appreciated. Thank you also to Jody from Port Macquarie Soldieron, Amber Lynch from Open Arms and Colin Robinson from the Office of Sport for coming along and being a part of the day! #vsamovement #StrongerTogether #veteranshelpingveterans

03.01.2022 Some great activities for veterans in the Morrisset area. South Lake Macquarie RSL sub-Branch (Morisset)

03.01.2022 A Family Bowls Day brought veterans from across the Mid North Coast together in Port Macquarie at Port City Bowling Club. The sun was shining, the greens were perfect and smiles were everywhere on what was a great day! Veterans of all ages, and their families, from across the region attended the inclusive and free event. In addition to everyone being able to come together for a chat and make new connections, there was the chance to try out the sport, benefit from some profe...ssional coaching and for kids to have fun over a round of Jack Attack. Th next day is happening on the 21st February in Tamworth - keep an eye out for the flyer and registration details! For more information on how to get involved in the sport of bowls please contact [email protected]. #vsamovement #teamveteran #strongertogether #veteranshelpingveterans

02.01.2022 We were absolutely delighted to announce last month that General Sir Peter Cosgrove had been named Patron of Veteran Sport Australia. https://veteransport.org.au//welcome-general-sir-peter-co/