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Buddy Up Australia A community of current and ex-serving defence, first responders, and their families.

Join outdoor adventures, fitness, wellness and social activities across Australia. https://buddyupaustralia.org/events

Donate https://buddyupaustralia.org/donate

Who’s attending a Buddy Up Event this weekend?!Swipe to see what you could jump in on this week near you 💪
09/10/2026

Who’s attending a Buddy Up Event this weekend?!

Swipe to see what you could jump in on this week near you 💪

Thriving isn’t just about getting through the shift.It’s about having the tools to thrive before, during and after it. D...
08/10/2026

Thriving isn’t just about getting through the shift.

It’s about having the tools to thrive before, during and after it.
 
Drawing on the tools, techniques and lessons Craig developed throughout his own time as a first responder, Thrive in Service is designed to help people build sustainable habits that support their wellbeing before, during and after shift.
 
From preparing for a shift, managing the demands of service, to switching off and recovering afterwards, the presentation focuses on practical strategies that can be used both in service and at home.
 
As Thrive in Service continues to develop, we’re looking forward to sharing more of what it means, and how we hope it can support the people who give so much to others.

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06/10/2026

You are not too old OR too young for Buddy Up Australia!

Whether you have served for 10+ years, are still currently serving, have retired OR are a family member (18-years-old +) of a first responder, you are eligible for membership with us!

Come and try something new with us today 💪

Please note that individuals under the age of 18 do need parental supervision at all family friendly Buddy Up events.

Ever finished a shift and felt like you were still on?When your work requires you to stay alert, focused and ready to re...
06/10/2026

Ever finished a shift and felt like you were still on?

When your work requires you to stay alert, focused and ready to respond, it can take a little time for your body and mind to recognise that you’re safe to switch gears.

That’s why the transition from shift → home can be just as important as the shift itself.

A walk. A shower. Some music. A meal. A few quiet minutes.

There isn’t one right way to decompress…it’s about finding the small things that help you move from service mode back into your own time 🤍

We can’t believe it’s October already!We are almost at the end of the year, but don’t worry! You still have time to atte...
01/10/2026

We can’t believe it’s October already!

We are almost at the end of the year, but don’t worry!
You still have time to attend your first Buddy Up event before 2026 is done 💪

Swipe to see what’s happening near you and register via our website 👩‍💻

Buddy Up Australia CEO, Craig Heslop, and a group of Buddy Up Event Leaders will be attending the 2026 Australasian Poli...
30/09/2026

Buddy Up Australia CEO, Craig Heslop, and a group of Buddy Up Event Leaders will be attending the 2026 Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games (AP&ES) on the Gold Coast 🚨⛑☀️

Running from October 10-17, please come past and say hello to us at the Buddy Up Australia tent!

We’re expanding our Gold Coast events and are look forward to building our first responder community in the region.

AP&ES is a week-long celebration of camaraderie, competition, and community. With over 70 sports, world-class venues, and a vibrant social calendar, the Games are a powerful display of the spirit, resilience, and unity of our emergency services and we can’t wait to be apart of it 💪

A new blood donor is needed every 5 minutes. Join the Buddy Up Australia Lifeblood team and help us give back, one donat...
30/09/2026

A new blood donor is needed every 5 minutes. 

Join the Buddy Up Australia Lifeblood team and help us give back, one donation at a time.

(Link to our Lifeblood team in our bio 🩸🔗)

Whether you’re a regular donor or it’s your first time, we’d love to have you with us 💪

29/09/2026

INTO THE UNKNOWN
Thrive Talk
Tomorrow - Sept 30

Greenland. Adventure. The psychology of pushing beyond your limits.

Join Dr Daniel Cooper, Buddy Up Australia Ambassador of Movement, as he shares insights from his upcoming expedition across Greenland’s vast ice sheet - and what isolation, adversity and adventure can teach us about the human mind.

Online Thrive Talk | Sept 30
FREE to attend

Register now via the link: https://buddyupaustralia.org/event/?id=2709

Into the Unknown: Greenland and the Psychology of Adventure. With Daniel Cooper.ONLINE THRIVE TALK - Sept 30How do you p...
25/09/2026

Into the Unknown: Greenland and the Psychology of Adventure. With Daniel Cooper.

ONLINE THRIVE TALK - Sept 30

How do you prepare for an environment where the risks are real, the unknowns are many, and there’s little room for error?

Buddy Up Australia Ambassador of Movement Dr Daniel Cooper will talk about his upcoming expedition across Greenland’s vast ice sheet, one of the world’s most remote and unforgiving environments.

Drawing on past sub-polar expeditions, 22 years in the ADF, including 18 years with the SASR, and his PhD in psychophysiology and performance neuroscience, Daniel will explore what isolation, adversity and adventure can teach us about the human mind and why we’re drawn to testing ourselves in the first place.

FREE to attend.

REGISTER NOW via the following link 🔗 https://buddyupaustralia.org/event/?id=2709

The last week of September and first week of October are looking 🔥 for Buddy Up Australia!Make sure you are regularly ch...
25/09/2026

The last week of September and first week of October are looking 🔥 for Buddy Up Australia!

Make sure you are regularly checking our events calendar to see what’s happening near you 💪

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