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Bravery Trust is a national military charity which provides current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force with a financial safety net in times of hardship, providing financial assistance, financial counselling and financial education. We work with each individual to tailor a unique solution. Our service is free, confidential and independent of the ADF.

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Supporting those who serve

Kokoda Trail Challenge

April 2025

Kokoda Trail 2025

The Kokoda Trail is one of the world’s most spectacular and challenging treks, stretching 96km it marks the course of one of the most important battles for Australians in WWII.

Show your support for this year’s participants!

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PTE Paul Warren

“I knew repetition was the key with learning and walking again and doing all of these things, but for me the psychological side was harder than the physical side… if you add financial stress on top of physical injury, depression and all these other things going on then you feel like you’re not providing for your family it’s almost like you’re doubling down on a situation.”

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Understanding that without solving the financial challenges for a veteran there is no way to think about anything else.

Ken Michael AC

Inaugural Chair of Bravery Trust

Case Studies

Brave Stories

Paul

“The support that Bravery Trust provided me when I first left defence, and I was waiting on my pension classification, was huge.”

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Rob

Sometimes a relatively small amount of money provided at the right time can have a huge impact and we were able to assist within 48 hours.

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Henry

“You expect your family to help you out, but Bravery Trust became my family. You really helped me reestablish myself.”

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Supporting Those Who Serve

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