More than 14,000 participants engaged with Soldier On services and programs, with reported improvements in post-traumatic stress symptoms, family satisfaction and social connection.
Soldier On’s 2025–2026 Impact Report was launched yesterday by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Patron-in-Chief of Soldier On, at an event attended by partners, supporters, volunteers, ambassadors, and veterans and their families.
The report highlights the national impact of Soldier On’s work supporting serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families, with measurable outcomes across health and wellbeing, employment, learning and education, and social connection.
During the reporting period, more than 14,000 active participants engaged with Soldier On services and programs. The organisation delivered 2,263 psychology sessions, 2,812 employment support interactions and 1,363 education support interactions, alongside 426 social connection events nationally.
The report also records Soldier On’s contribution to improved outcomes for participants, including a 22 per cent reduction in post-traumatic stress symptoms, a 19 per cent increase in family satisfaction, a 14 per cent increase in social connectedness and a 10 per cent increase in parenting confidence.
Soldier On CEO Paul Singer said the results demonstrated the value of providing integrated support that recognises the interconnected challenges veterans and their families can face during and after military service.
‘Behind every number in this report is a person, a family and a story of courage, resilience and possibility. What we have learned this year reinforces something we have always believed: successful transition from military to civilian life is about much more than employment or wellbeing alone. It is about connection, belonging and finding renewed purpose.
‘Our impact is only possible because of the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, the dedication of our people and the strength of our partnerships. Together, we are helping veterans and their families not simply navigate life beyond service but thrive in it.
‘Those who have served our nation have so much more to give, and when we back our veterans and their families to succeed, we strengthen not only their futures, but our communities and our nation.’
Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, reflected on Soldier On’s overall impact.
‘When we look at the extraordinary scope of Soldier On’s work, we see a profound expression of our continuing responsibility to care for those who serve.’
‘Soldier On’s work in delivering its HELP model of care – across Health and Wellbeing, Employment, Learning and Education, and Participation and Social Connection – has been developed with a deep understanding that service affects the whole family and that people’s needs can change over many years. HELP creates the environment for veterans and their families to thrive, which in turn, benefits all of Australia.’
Soldier On Ambassador and Defence spouse Emma Milliss shared her personal journey as a military spouse, detailing the profound challenges of navigating deployments, her husband’s transition, and the initial isolation of finding support. She highlighted how connecting with Soldier On transformed their lives and emphasised that behind all the powerful data in the impact report, the true strength of the organisation lies in its human stories, and lives improved.
The event was MC’ed by longstanding Soldier On Ambassador Hugh Riminton.
A holistic approach to support
Soldier On’s HELP model brings together four interconnected areas of support: Health & Wellbeing, Employment, Learning & Education, and Participation & Social Connection.
These services recognise that every veteran and family has different experiences, circumstances and goals. By providing access to a range of supports, Soldier On aims to help participants build the foundations for long-term wellbeing and participation in civilian life.
March On raises $3.27 million
The reporting period also included a record-breaking March On campaign in 2026, with 12,470 fundraisers raising $3.27 million and walking more than 1.1 million kilometres.
The national challenge brings together individuals, workplaces and communities to raise funds for Soldier On’s work supporting veterans and their families. Its 2026 results demonstrate the scale of community support for those who have served Australia.
Investing in veterans and families strengthens Australia
Veterans and their families bring valuable skills, leadership, resilience and experience to Australian workplaces and communities. Supporting them to thrive benefits not only individuals and their families, but also the broader community.
Soldier On works with corporate partners, government, donors and community organisations to deliver support across Australia. The 2025–2026 Impact Report provides an account of this work and the outcomes being achieved.
