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Real stories

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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  • Career and Education, Defence families, Partnerships

Finding work while moving with Defence life: Sianae’s journey

Soldier On's partnership with DCOH helped Sianae rebuild her career, despite the many moves Defence families often experience....
  • Cadets, March On 2026

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....
  • March On 2026, Partners

Corporate teams step up for March On

Across Australia, Soldier On's corporate partners have chosen to step up and March On....
  • Soldier On podcast

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....
  • March On 2026, Partners

March On – Powered by partnerships

Soldier On's corporate partner teams step up to the annual March On challenge to support veteran mental health....
  • Podcast, Saluting Their Service

From commanding Army training to creating opportunity: Dan Fussell’s story

Major Dan Fussell turned his Army experience into a business opportunity....
  • March On 2026

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....
  • Veteran support

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....
  • March On 2026

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 health....
  • Saluting Their Service, Soldier On podcast

Navy decks to new direction: Matthew Smith’s story

Veteran Matthew Smith joined the Navy before 9/11. Then the world changed......
  • March On, Veteran mental health

Mark’s family March On for veteran mental health

Veteran Mark Woodland says March On is about support, camaraderie...and coming together with family....
  • Music and mateship

Striking the right chord for veterans

This Veterans Guitar Group, run by a Canberra-based Navy veteran, has hit the right note with locals....