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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.

Learn more about the ways we assist.

How we help

Contact our team for financial support.

Seek support

Join our events to raise funds and/or awareness.

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Supporting those who serve

Christmas Hours

We’re planning a short break over the Christmas holiday period. Our team will be offline from 1pm AEDT 24 Dec and re-open on 5 Jan 2026.

In an emergency, please call 000.

Garth Callender

Just over 21 years ago, our CEO, Garth Callender survived a bomb attack as part of his deployment in Iraq.

His story inspires us all here at Bravery Trust to continue the work we do supporting veterans and their families.

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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

Sonya

“Transitioning is hard. It’s really hard and I’m not the only one who feels this way. I do lean on my mates. I can’t work in the civilian workforce because of my injuries. I medically discharged July 2012 and now in retirement from the Army and it is a new era for me”

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Alex

“I didn’t have anywhere to go. I was stuck. Who do you approach? I tried everything we could ourselves. We used our savings, and I found some work but it just wasn’t enough.”

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Trish

“Once I made that call, I started picking up it was like a huge weight off my shoulders. I felt so good and was able to laugh again and smile and give my little dog a big hug.”

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