By Veterans.
For Veterans.
A Proactive Health Initiative
The Veteran Games is a proactive health initiative designed to address key findings from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, and key failings within the existing Veteran support systems.
Our focus is on improving physical and mental fitness outcomes for Veterans, while working to shape a positive contemporary Veteran narrative through showcasing this excellence in an exciting and engaging competition format.
We do this with the vision of creating a positive, long term and measurable impact on the lives of all current and future Veterans, their families and the broader Australian community.
Take Up The Challenge
Over the past two decades, more than 1,500 Australian Veterans have died by suicide. That is more than double the number we lost in combat during the Vietnam War and more than 25 times the number of Australian combat deaths from Afghanistan and Iraq combined.
Through a series of specially designed military style events, the Veteran Games supports ex service personnel to connect as a community, with purpose, and to celebrate elements of our military identity with a focus on improving mental and physical health outcomes for current and future generations of Australian Veterans.
Three Years. One Movement.
Proof of Concept
Our first ever Veteran Games took place in the beautiful Numinbah Valley on the Gold Coast. 5 teams, 40 competitors. Champion Team: Tropic Thunder, taking home the $10,000 cash prize and the name on the shield.
Momentum
The Veteran Games returned to the Numinbah Valley for year two. 10 teams, 100 competitors. Champion Team: 2 SECFOR SQN, taking home the $10,000 cash prize and the name on the shield.
Expansion
Two events, one series. Gold Coast: 13 teams, 130 competitors, Champion Team Brisbane Veterans RLFC. Darwin: our first Top End heats at Robertson Barracks with NT Government and 1 Brigade, 9 teams, Champion Team 5/7 RAR.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
2027 is yet to be announced. It will be our 5th year, and we’re planning to celebrate and commemorate it in a big way. Whether you compete, sponsor, volunteer or cheer from the sideline, we want you there.
