Pete
"It was sudden and unexpected. It was a tough time. My partner was pregnant and she had to give up her job. I couldn’t work. It was an incredibly stressful time and we had to move in with family as we had no income until things were sorted."
No two Australian veterans are the same. They are both men and women. They are ethnically, politically and religiously diverse. They agree on some things, and not on others. In short, they’re everyday Aussies – united by their commitment to serve. We are proud to share their unique stories of service and bravery with you.
"It was sudden and unexpected. It was a tough time. My partner was pregnant and she had to give up her job. I couldn’t work. It was an incredibly stressful time and we had to move in with family as we had no income until things were sorted."
Josh was medically discharged from the Army after 17 years of service with significant injuries, including major depressive and anxiety disorders.
Simone had served in the Navy for 8 years and was medically discharged after sustaining an injury and mental health illness.
Amanda and Jarrod had always been hardworking and financially stable – but COVID changed that. The financial stress was taking a toll on Jarrod’s mental health.