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Infrastructure services provider Ventia has announced its Premier Partnership with veterans organisation Invictus Australia to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families through sports initiatives.
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Together, the two organisations will continue to harness the power of sports to foster resilience, recovery, and community integration among military veterans and their families across Australia.
Announced at a launch event held at Hyde Park’s new Anzac Memorial where Joel Vanderzwan, a veteran and Invictus Games alumni, shared his inspiring story and highlighted the importance of Invictus Australia’s community and international support for the wellbeing of local veterans and their families.
John Rogers, executive general manager of Ventia’s Defence business, said: “The partnership with Invictus Australia reinforces our strong commitment to supporting the Australian Defence community, caring deeply for our greatest asset, our people, and contributing to positive social change.”
Ventia employs well over 600 veterans, reservists and Defence family members across its Australian operations and is passionate about the role that this cohort plays in its success in keeping infrastructure working for communities.
Vanderzwan said: “Beyond the glitz of an Invictus Games lies the heart of Invictus Australia’s mission: supporting veterans and families in their communities through a range of sports to support health.
“While the Games offer a shining moment, it’s the connections forged in local sports that sustain me and my mates. With limited spots to go to an Invictus Games team, to me, it’s about fostering a culture of inclusion, honouring sacrifice, and educating Australians on the true essence of service. That, to me, is why Invictus Australia’s work is so vital and why I remain connected well after my Games’ experience.”
In his address, Rogers said: “We are delighted to become a premier partner of Invictus Australia and support the veteran and Defence community through sport. There is an alignment between Ventia’s values of integrity, challenge, ingenuity and, particularly, collaboration, which we see reflected in Invictus Australia’s approach to facilitating strong, supportive communities and international sporting activities for veterans. Our organisations have a shared dedication to the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families, and we look forward to an inspiring, impactful relationship.”
Invictus Australia’s chairman, James Brown, said: “Our collaboration with Ventia opens doors for us to foster deeper connections through impactful sporting activities for veterans and families in crucial locations nationwide. This partnership not only strengthens mental, social, and physical wellbeing but also broadens our community reach. Ventia’s commitment ensures active engagement, extending beyond individuals to involve all employees and families in our endeavours.”
Invictus Australia is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening the health and wellbeing of military veterans and their families through sport. It supports and encourages former and current serving members of the Defence community and their families as they connect and engage with their communities through sport, at a grassroots level or internationally, to assist with recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration, or to proactively manage wellbeing.
Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, proudly providing the services that keep infrastructure working for communities.
