Far North Queensland Legacy

16/06/2026

💙Have we told you lately how much we love you FNQ!
💙THANK YOU... each and every one of you for showing up and showing your support for veteran's families at this year's
IRONMAN Cairns Charity Fun Run - supporting FNQ Legacy. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️
Look at you all! Over 400 heroes and legends attended, bringing the 'fun' to the 5km run and giving us your time, energy and your hearts.
Thank you. It truly means the world to us.
Find your beautiful face in this album of awesome humans. Thanks for capturing the memories so well Paul Furse - Frontrow Foto
📸- Frontrow Foto

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

🎶 Finding Our Voice Together 🎶

Would You Like to Be Part of a Defence Family Choir?

FNQ Legacy is exploring the creation a Defence Family choir for right here in Far North Queensland, and we'd love to hear from you!

Inspired by the incredible success of the Australian Military Wives Choir, we know that music can bring people, young and old, together in a powerful way. More than just singing, a choir creates friendship, connection, support, and a sense of belonging, especially for those who understand the unique experiences that come with military life.

Whether you're a spouse, partner, widow, parent, grandparent, or family member connected to Defence service, no singing experience would be necessary, just a willingness to join in, have fun, and be part of a supportive community.

Choirs like these have helped Defence families across Australia build lifelong friendships, find support during times of change, and share the joy of music together. As one of our members previously involved with a defence choir member said, "It means the world knowing that there's this little warm network that's just waiting for you."

We are currently gauging interest to see if there is enough enthusiasm to get a local group started.

Interested?
Contact our Wellbeing Team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0499 391 113
💬 Or comment below!

Together, we can create a space filled with music, friendship, laughter, and support.

🎵 Come for the singing, stay for the connection. 🎵

16/06/2026

📌 I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6) is delivering a free Life After Service program in Cairns next week.

A two-day, in-person wellbeing program designed for veterans adjusting to life after service and first responders navigating transition, change or burnout

Program Details:
Rydges Esplanade Cairns Resort
Monday 22 June – Tuesday 23 June 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm each day (arrival from 9:30am)
Free for eligible participants

Morning tea, lunch and all program materials are provided.

Further information and registrations are available by clicking on the link below.

IGY6 is an NDIS Provider supporting participants and Veterans, helping them live with dignity and purpose. Join us today for disability and Veteran support services.

15/06/2026

Thank you Matt Keogh MP, for your visit today and sharing this incredible news.
We are grateful for the difference this funding will make to veteran's families in the Far North.

15/06/2026

It was a full house and full hearts at the FNQ Legacy Office today with The Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh MP joining us to make a special announcement.

Our Legacy Links Program is a support program for Veteran’s families who have or are transitioning from Defence. Today, this program has received over $83,000 as part of the Defence Family Support Funding Program.

We are incredibly grateful for this funding and the difference it will make to the families we support.

We would like to thank the Minister for his and the Federal Government’s commitment to the veteran community in the Far North.
We’d also like to thank The Member for Leichardt, Matt Smith MP for his continued advocacy.

15/06/2026

What an incredible day!

We'd like to express our gratitude once again to The CaPTA Group for the generosity shown to FNQ Legacy and the Families of Veterans on Queensland Day this year.

To celebrate Rainforestation's 50th Anniversary, they chose to welcome veterans, their families and supporters of FNQ Legacy as guests of honour at Army Duck Day.

This special event saw hundreds of guests experiencing the Koala and Wildlife Park, enjoying a delicious BBQ Lunch at Outback Restaurant, and having an amphibious rainforest adventure with Army Duck Tours operating throughout the afternoon.

Coinciding with the anniversary of D-Day in 1944, when DUKW amphibious vehicles were used extensively during the Allied landing at Normandy; it was a fitting day to reflect, remember and give back, with this event also raising funds to help build FNQ Legacy House.

Time and time again CaPTA give back to the community they call home, and this time, they chose to support FNQ Legacy.
CaPTA’s combined contribution of donated guest tickets, the barbecue lunch and proceeds from Army Duck Rides sold on the day totalling a phenomenal $20,000!

Pip, Michael, Kieran, Andrew and your team - thank you for bringing so much joy to our families and supporting our organisation with so much passion and heart. Thank you for your enormous generosity and respect you have shown to those who have served and their families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
We truly appreciate your service and your sacrifice and all of the support you show to us, to each other and the community.

12/06/2026

What a morning - whilst you’re all winners to us, we gotta acknowledge and highlight five these awesome humans for giving 110%!

Shout out to our Best-Dressed winner - Assa our knight in shining armour! And yes he ran the whole way in costume!

And well done to the Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Bringing epic Team Vibes 🙂

And HMAS Cairns delivered the Costumes and best finish line crossing of the day with an honourable mention to ADhesive Communication - who had to skedaddle out of their way!

And we cannot express our thanks enough to Jo and Paul from Zarraffa's Coffee Cairns - for donating prizes today. You truly are legendary humans!

12/06/2026

Perfect morning for a fun run!
Thanks for showing up FNQ - you always do and we appreciate you!
We cannot say thank you enough - to each and every person who showed up for the FNQ Legacy Fun Run this morning as part of the IRONMAN in Cairns.
Seeing over 400 people support this event and our organisation meant the world

12/06/2026

Congrats to our fastest finisher at the FNQ Legacy Fun Run this morning - Kegan Coulter set a blistering pace and brought it home strong!