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Next week, we’re at the starting line providing all Australians with an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of veterans who face hardship.
Financial circumstances can be complex, especially when income is limited by injury or illness.
Bravery Trek is an opportunity to raise funds for those facing hardship and raise awareness of the support that is available to veterans, encouraging people to reach out for help if they need it.
Joining Bravery Trek is as simple choosing a target of 10km or 50km each week for 5 weeks and joining the online Trek community to share your progress and promote the amazing people who serve and have served our nation. It’s a virtual challenge, meaning participants can trek anywhere, any way.
“Veterans are by nature proud people, who can find it hard to ask for help when needed, and finances have long been a hard conversation to start,” said Bravery Trust CEO Garth Callender.
“Getting people together and raising awareness through Bravery Trek, is a way we can initiate and normalise some of those hard conversations and encourage people to reach out for help as soon as their financial circumstances change. We know there is an intrinsic link between financial fitness and strong mental health, and through financial counselling and financial support, we can help to keep people strong.”
Complete your Bravery Trek distance challenge by yourself, walk at lunchtime with friends or workmates or join a social running group like ParkRun or Running 4 Resilience.
“It doesn’t matter how fast you run or walk, or if you ride or swim the distance - Bravery Trek is all about supporting the national effort to assist veterans in need, with an emphasis on community, empowerment, and well-being.
Bravery Trek starts next weekend, 8 September. It is a five-week challenge, with virtual achievements badges awarded each week themed around the 5 Domains of Defence until 12 October.
Funds raised support the work of national military charity, Bravery Trust, to provide a financial safety net for veterans and their families faced with hardship, and for longer term financial counselling to rebuild lives.
Bravery Trek has become a showcase of the Veterans’ Health Week calendar, supported by Federal Government Ministers from the Defence portfolio, Service Chiefs and most importantly the current and ex-serving community. Thanks to corporate sponsors Leidos, Defence Health, Wilson Security and Birdon all funds raised can go directly to program delivery.
Registration is free at www.braverytrek.com.au
If you are unable to join Bravery Trek please make a donation and help provide veterans with the tailored support they need and deserve Donate • Bravery Trek
