Tasmanian Veterans Association

10/08/2026

No matter the conflict, no matter the Service, families pay a price that is seldom calculated nor acknowledged.
Organisations such as The Veterans' & Families' Centre support the missing pieces with genuine wellbeing initiatives and we provide facilities that allow families to reconnect away from the white noise of daily living.

Here's hoping another generation doesn't wear the cost of service the sane way Vietnam families have.

https://www.narranderaargus.com.au/news/adult-children-of-australian-vietnam-veterans-a-silent-generation-with-a-story-to-tell-vn2kdldn?fbclid=IwdGRjcATmGK9jbGNrBOYYp3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEePguOzTHkSA9PdU_3rFVfenSZ8kqR1rNtAyOrvUpi9aIrl_y4sIKwKMPz7Bc_aem_zcG1FHp7vnOFBp8Sr68ZoA

Adult children of Australian Vietnam veterans: A silent generation with a story to tell

01/08/2026

A still, sunny day for the start of the fishing season at Lake Sorrell.

This is the tagged trout releases for this season and there are two fish still on the run from last season at Lake Sorrell.

Tight lines, trout fishers!

22/07/2026

Have a listen! Great work and always incredible posts
Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association Ltd

The Australian Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Veterans' Association (APPVA) is seeking support for the Australian Military Training Memorial, which will honour Australian Defence Force personnel who have died during training and address a longstanding gap in Australia's commemorative landscape. The memorial has received National Capital Authority approval in principle for a site on Anzac Parade in Canberra, pending final design approval, and the project is now seeking funding to bring it to life. https://www.facebook.com/share/1ET2zBeiAc/

https://peacekeepers.asn.au/donate/

22/07/2026

How to sponsor a bloom for the Reflective Garden, in three steps. Blooms start at $50.
https://www.gravellybeachmetalworks.com.au/product/tva-garden-metal-art/RXAUENNJMKMUV2TMPZWDMUKJ

20/07/2026

Add your own bloom to the Reflective Garden at Interlaken. Every one is handmade by Gravelly Beach Metalworks, from rusty native flora to powder-coated poppies, and each is placed permanently at The Veterans' Retreat. Blooms. Choose yours here: https://www.gravellybeachmetalworks.com.au/product/tva-garden-metal-art/RXAUENNJMKMUV2TMPZWDMUKJ

17/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DKxpgtLPA/

Further info on our upcoming Learn To Fly Fish workshops has hit the inboxes, with our first event in September just over two months away 🎣

Check out the latest edition here https://mailchi.mp/c9e70c8f5fe8/learn-to-fly-fish-workshop-202627 or head to https://www.trouttalestasmania.com.au/workshops/learn-to-fly-fish-tasmania-2627 for all the details.

If you want to stay up to date with all things Trout Tales and fly fishing in Tasmania, you can also subscribe to the newsletter via http://eepurl.com/ivtJeU

2026/27 season also fast approaching, looking forward to getting back out on the water for opening weekend.

Tight lines, Matt 👍

03/07/2026

Congrats to TVA member, ADF veteran, fellow Defender tragic and expert photo avoider, Jake Holness on his graduation today

30/06/2026

What are those things on the fridge at the The Veterans Retreat and Wellbeing Centre?

Who are they for?

Who are they from?

By beautiful synchronicity, Tasmanian Veterans Association has been adopted by several 💖 Heartists 💖 from 1000 Heartists, a Tassie start up sending compassion, care and empathy into the world and into your pocket, one heart at a time.

Gorgeously crafted with mindful intent, those hearts on the fridge are for you - or someone you know who needs to be reminded that they are loved - to pop in your pocket, slip onto a key ring or slide into the visor.

Each heart is gifted, again with intent, to find its way to those who need it most.

Our hearts get replenished by Mandy and Helen and soon by Da Boss Heartist Sarah, when she finally has time for a mini escape.

Take one, pass one on.
Send us photos of your heart reminding you that you are loved.

Your photos remind us that every single guest up there IS loved, IS seen and, where we can, is met where they are at with genuine understanding.

Thank you to those who create these beautiful felt vignettes of care, x