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Join us as we share the inspiring real-life stories of Soldier On participants and supporters.  

Exploring journeys of physical and mental recovery, reconnection with community, and career transformations, we showcase the triumphs of the veteran community.  

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Norfolk Island cadets March On to support veterans
With a number of ADF veterans living on Norfolk Island, the local cadet unit is proud to March On to support veteran mental health...
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Corporate teams step up for March On
Across Australia, Soldier On's corporate partners have chosen to step up and March On.
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Andrea McMahon: From Canberra classrooms to Army parade grounds
Andrea McMahon’s career in the ADF began with an audition – and she went on to oversee all Australian Army bands.
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March On – Powered by partnerships
Soldier On's corporate partner teams step up to the annual March On challenge to support veteran mental health.
Ep 9 Paul Singer & Dan Fussell
From commanding Army training to creating opportunity: Dan Fussell’s story
Major Dan Fussell turned his Army experience into a business opportunity.
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A mother’s story behind March On
After losing her son Lochlain, Anne Ryan will March On next month – determined his story will help others.
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Legacy lives on
Recent commemorations remind us that service doesn't simply end – it becomes part of a family’s history and of our national story.
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Hugh Riminton on service, consequence and why he marches
Journalist Hugh Riminton understands what can follow service. It's why he's taking part in March On to support veteran mental heal...
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Navy decks to new direction: Matthew Smith's story
Veteran Matthew Smith joined the Navy before 9/11. Then the world changed...
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Mark's family March On for veteran mental health
Veteran Mark Woodland says March On is about support, camaraderie...and coming together with family.
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Striking the right chord for veterans
This Veterans Guitar Group, run by a Canberra-based Navy veteran, has hit the right note with locals.
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More than kilometres: Kym and Scott’s reasons to March On
Australians from all walks of life take part in Soldier On’s annual March On challenge – each motivated by different reasons.
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