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."
Paul
"The support that Bravery Trust provided me when I first left defence, and I was waiting on my pension classification, was huge."
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.
Henry
"You expect your family to help you out, but Bravery Trust became my family. You really helped me reestablish myself."
Shane
Shane sought help and support through several Veteran Support Services after his discharge, and continues to engage and support Veterans so that he can give back.
Emily
“We see members join from 17, 18 straight out of home and, like me, they don’t have the tools or knowledge to manage their finances ... Finances are a major factor in a member's home life, and mental health."
Mark & Ellen
“We know veterans are at a higher risk of suicide so being able to access this type of help is very important. The support of Bravery Trust really does save lives!”
Tara
“We had a choice of walking across the Bravery Trust bridge or falling off the edge of the cliff. We will be forever grateful for the lifeline which Bravery Trust gave us.”
Kristine & Darrell
Darrell is a former Navy officer with 13 years’ service. In 2018 he was diagnosed with high grade aggressive cancer and needed radical, urgent surgery.
Jason
"It's always hard to put your hand up and say, ‘I need help', and I really didn't want to do it, but their empathy was so real."
