How a dog and coffee catch-ups help this Veteran see things differently
His service dog Zella, combined with creating a connection to fellow Veterans, has helped Grant Dwyer see his future differently.
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 roles and locations with ease, which meant that she never felt tied to a seat or bored. She was married weeks before a six-month deployment to Bahrain with a small team […]
Off-the-hook connections made at surf camp
Soldier On participants take surfing to the next level with Hyundai’s Surf Camp!
Tee-rific activity helping mental health
Veterans seeking social connection have welcomed the regular Golf Driving activity at Yarra Bend Golf Club. Golf has been proven to provide mental health wellbeing benefits and improves confidence, self-esteem and anxiety levels. Our participants are thriving when connecting with others who have the same passion for fine-tuning their technique for hitting those little golf […]
Our Place Amongst the Stars
Exploring the cosmos to find connections On a cold winter’s night in Kilcunda, Soldier On Melbourne participants were treated to a Social Connections experience that was simply, out-of-this-world. After six COVID-related failed attempts, the Melbourne team was able to facilitate its first-ever astrophotography workshop. This workshop was led by award-winning astrophotographer and retired United States […]
The Power of Social Connections
Who thought having fun with fellow vets could be excellent for your mental health? When it happened, it happened fast. About a dozen veterans, from vastly different branches and of both genders, boarded a commercial sailing vessel for a Soldier On Social Connections event. At first, people shook hands and introduced themselves in a quiet […]