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Goorambat Veterans Retreat

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Goorambat Veterans Retreat

We are an Inc. NFP charity providing support to the Australian Defence Force Veteran Community

17/06/2026

Goorambat Veterans Retreat Inc. extends our sincere thanks to the Benalla Lions Club Inc for their very generous $500 donation.

The Lions Club has been a valued supporter of the Retreat since our early days, and we are deeply grateful for their continued annual support of our veteran community.

It is heartening to know that service organisations such as Lions continue to stand beside our veterans with such respect, generosity, and community spirit.

Thank you, Benalla Lions Club Inc., for your ongoing commitment to supporting those who have served.

15/06/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT

We thank the following organisations for their generous donations:

The Western Front Association - Central Victoria - $2000
The Western Front Association

The 8th INDI Light Horse Association (ILHA) based in Wangaratta - $800

Pictured is Ewan & Amanda from ILHA along with Phil our Chairman.

https://vimeo.com/1151462475/5170251d89

Our Veteran community thank you all for your concerted efforts to support their ongoing wellbeing.

14/06/2026

We had a great turnout for our recent Su***de Awareness Workshop conducted at the Retreat, and thanks to our facilitator, Sonja Bottern from LivingWorks AustraliaLivingWorks Australia, for her assistance. We are grateful to Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling Service for funding this activity. Those who weren't photo-shy gave us this photo opportunity, and if you couldn't join us for this one, just keep an eye out for another of our mental health-related workshops later this year.

12/05/2026

SOLD...SOLD...SOLD...SOLD...SOLD

Our Kubota Zero-turn mower is up for sale as we are downsizing to a smaller mower now that our gardens are more established and there are fewer grassed areas to maintain.

Further details can be found at FB Marketplace:

https://www.facebook.com/share/18WqtwPh7L/

11/05/2026

We've had a terrific response with 20 of you now booked to attend our Su***de Awareness workshop next month on 3rd June. We have just opened an additional 10 seats for those of you who missed out, but don't think about it for too long; the activity is capped at 30 attendees. For those who need to drive a little further, limited cabin accommodation is still available and can be booked directly by contacting our Secretary, Jo, on 0494 102 090. If you prefer to bring your own bed, we also have a few caravan sites available.

This activity is funded by the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, with lunch provided. Just follow the link to book online, and we look forward to meeting you there.

https://www.trybooking.com/DLGDM

30/04/2026

It was a great ANZAC Day this year with our ambassadors, Steve & Mary-Ann Romano & Brett Dudley, attending the for their annual Spirit of ANZAC golf tournament. The activity was well attended and succeeded in raising a whopping $4,860 donation to assist the Retreat in supporting our veterans in need. Our sincere thanks to veteran Mick Patrick and his crew for their amazing effort in conducting this annual event. The Club has been supporting the Retreat for 4 years now and in that time they have raised more than $17k for our Veteran community.

Meanwhile, three of our Committee members, Phil & Joanne Thomson, Anthony Stevenson and one of our more senior general members, Roger Buckingham, enjoyed the service and hospitality of the Seaford RSL. The fine weather brought the locals outdoors and public attendance at the 10am service was in the thousands.

21/04/2026

LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day, in-person workshop that equips participants with the skills to reach in and have a conversation with someone having thoughts of su***de, explore attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about su***de, and connect them to further help.

WORKSHOP FEATURES:

* Presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks Registered Trainer.
* Access to support from a local community resource person.
* Powerful audio-visual learning aids.
* The simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe.
* Hands-on skills practice and development.
* Network over Lunch (provided) with other participants.
* Parking on site.
* Lunch provided.

WHEN: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Meeting Room, Goorambat Veterans Retreat, 21 Trewin Road, Goorambat, Victoria. 3725

REGISTRATION: https://www.trybooking.com/DLGDM

19/04/2026

As we approach ANZAC Day on 25th April, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.

At Goorambat Veterans Retreat, we recognise the importance of remembering those who served, those who gave so much, and the families who stood beside them.

This year, we have decided not to hold a service at the Retreat so that we can support those RSL Sub-Branches that go to great lengths to host activities on this important day. A number of our committee members will be attending services at the Seaford Rsl and others will be representing us at the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club annual Spirit of Anzac Tournament. Proceeds from this event are generously donated to our Retreat and have previously raised more than $12,000 to assist our Veterans in need.

Lest we forget.

17/04/2026

We are proud to share that Goorambat Veterans’ Retreat Incorporated has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s Veterans Capital Works Grant 2025–26. The funding will support Phase 3 of our Veterans Emergency Accommodation Project, including the long-awaited renovation of the two ensuite bathrooms in the cabins donated to us by the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort and assisted by Yarra Mul RSL and Goat Troop, 22nd Engineer Regiment - Australian Army, back in 2023. This grant will also fund an upgrade of external security and safety cameras at the Retreat, which will give peace of mind to those Veterans using our facilities.

This important investment will help us continue improving the safety, comfort and functionality of our retreat for veterans, their families and our wider community. It is another meaningful step forward in strengthening the support environment we provide here at Goorambat.

We sincerely thank the Victorian Government and the Minister for Veterans, Natalie Suleyman MP , and the Victorian Veterans Council - VVC for supporting this initiative and recognising the value of the work being done at Goorambat Veterans’ Retreat.

We also thank all of you who continue to support our mission to provide a safe, welcoming, and restorative place for veterans and their families.

16/04/2026

We recently hosted the Victorian Chapter of the Patriots Military Motorcycle Club. Patriots Australia is a motorcycle club for current, former, and reserve Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and allies, with active representation in Victoria. Established in 1993, the club is a family-oriented, non-territorial organisation focused on camaraderie, supporting veteran welfare, and riding, with a presence throughout Australia. The team had a great time and has rebooked our venue to hold their AGM in 2027.

Address

21 Trewin Road
Goorambat, VIC
3725

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61494102090

Website

http://www.veteransretreat.com.au/

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