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Empowering veterans and their families

They’ve had our backs.

Now we have theirs.

Our holistic national support services are available free to current and former Defence personnel and their family members.

How we help

Soldier On is an independent, not-for-profit organisation delivering holistic support services that enable current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, and their families, to lead meaningful civilian lives. 

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Success stories

Explore our success stories to see how we’ve helped veterans and their families with physical and mental recovery, reconnection with the community, and educational and employment opportunities. 

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Pathways Participants find meaningful employment with Thales
With over 330 current veteran employees across Australia, Thales continues to showcase their ongoing dedication to provide rewarding...
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The mental health obstacle
For Brian Heilbronn, battling mental health was a similar sensation to wearing heavy body armour.
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A rewarding life outside Defence
Lisa Cashman joined the Royal Australian Navy at 19 and found it to be an incredibly rewarding career choice. She was able to change...

Need help now?

Soldier On is not an immediate crisis support charity, but if you do need help right away, there are organisations you can reach out to who are ready to help you.

Emergency

Open Arms

Beyond Blue

Lifeline