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Supporting Veterans and their Families social connections, health and wellbeing through the power of gaming and geek culture.
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DGR Charity Organisation - We commit 98% of all donations back to our Veteran programs so you can rest assured any donation received is going a long way to make a difference in Veterans lives. This all helps Veterans with technological means, games and fun platforms for them to engage, Retrofit of Veteran hospitals & lodges to equip them with social gaming hubs, Tournaments focussed around Veterans interests where they can come together in person and digitally to have fun and last but not least our Air Assaults where Veterans get to meet there Gaming Industry idols and attend some of the largest events Australia wide like PAX Australia all covered by VGA.

03/11/2026

Recently, RSL WA officially opened the new Goldsworthy Veterans and Families Centre in Rockingham, and our VGA WA Team have been hard at work setting up a brand-new VGA Esports Hub within the centre.

The centre is named in honour of Lieutenant Commander Leon Goldsworthy, Australia's most decorated naval officer of the Second World War.

The Goldsworthy Veteran and Family Centre also offers a range of services and support, including:

💪 Physical Rehabilitation
🙏 Chaplaincy and Spiritual Health Support
🤝 RSL WA Advocacy and Wellbeing Support
🎖️ Veteran Transition Services
🎯 Social and Recreational Activities including Esports Hub
💙 Other Specialist Services

A big thank you to RSL WA for providing this opportunity and for recognising the value that social connection, recreation and community brings alongside other critical supports for Veterans and Veteran Families.

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, pop in and say G'day to the Veteran and Family Hub team and see what they have on offer.

📍 Goldsworthy Veteran and Family Centre
1/65 Dixon Road, Rockingham WA 6168

01/11/2026

Recently, we received a care package request from Matt, a Navy veteran who was medically discharged from the Australian Defence Force.

Matt has been experiencing feelings of isolation and has limited opportunities to connect with others. We hope this care package will help him find new ways to connect, have some fun and feel less isolated.

A big thank you to our Elite Sponsors, Campbell's Custom Computers, who covered pretty much half the cost of this amazing PC care package.

We love supporting businesses that genuinely care about the veteran community, and Campbell’s Custom Computers are a great example of a business that walks the talk. We’re incredibly grateful for their support and for helping us make a difference in the lives of veterans like Matt.

If you’re looking for a custom-built PC or laptop, be sure to check out these legends: https://www.campbellscustomcomputers.com.au/

Thank you again, Campbell’s Custom Computers, for being part of what we do and helping support our mission.

31/10/2026

Congratulations to John Bishop, Ticket number 232 who is the lucky winner of our New Gaming PC raffle. A big thank you to Campbell's Custom Computers who kindly donated this amazing PC for the raffle and their on-going support to our community programs.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket or shared the raffle with a mate. As a 100% volunteer led and run charity, all financial supports go directly back into supporting Veterans and Veteran Families social connections, health and wellbeing.

Thank you all again and we look forward to hearing John's voice once he hears the good news.

31/10/2026

PC Raffle Draw - Thank you to Campbell's Custom Computers for the kind donation and for everyone's support.

29/10/2026

We believe Esports is about more than competition. It’s about building connections, developing skills, creating opportunities and bringing people together through a shared interest.

Throughout 2026, we’ve seen this in action across a range of initiatives. One particularly exciting highlight has been our involvement in the Adaptive Sports Program, supporting participants who will represent Team Australia in Esports at the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 .

Through coaching and weekly virtual training sessions, participants are developing communication, teamwork, rotations and individual skillsets. The accessibility of Esports allows the team to train and connect remotely, building relationships and working together towards a common goal.

The photo below captures a moment from a recent session, our Founder-CEO Samuel Harris and National Esports Manager Mark Faranda in a great selfie.

We’re also excited to see collaboration extending beyond borders, with Ricky, Team Manager of Ohakea Esports Club and Team New Zealand’s Esports representative for Birmingham 2027, joining a recent Team Australia training session. We look forward to further opportunities for shared learning, training and scrims between the two teams in the lead-up to the Games and well after.

Esports in the Invictus Games is something that has been passionately advocated for over a number of years, and seeing these opportunities develop is an exciting milestone for the wider Veteran community.

A sincere thank you to Defence Australia and Invictus Australia, the staff and coaches involved, and everyone supporting the Adaptive Sports Program and the competitors preparing to represent their nations.

We look forward to our regular coaching opportunities and following the team's journey towards Birmingham 2027.

27/10/2026

Last Friday, Invictus Australia brought together the Defence and veteran community for its Sports Knowledge Symposium, followed by a weekend of sport, connection and camaraderie at the Invictus Australia Sports Festival.

The events brought wounded and injured defence personnel from across the Asia-Pacific region together, highlighting the incredible role sport plays in building connections, strengthening communities and supporting wellbeing.

Our WA State Representative, Matt, was fortunate to attend and experience the fantastic atmosphere firsthand.

A huge thank you to Invictus Australia for hosting the Sports Knowledge Symposium and for continuing to champion the many positive aspects of sport, from physical rehabilitation and mental wellbeing to friendship, inclusion and a sense of belonging.

We would also like to give a special shoutout to Michael Hartung, CEO of Invictus Australia, for acknowledging Veteran Gaming Australia in his speech. It means a great deal to have our organisation and the work of our community recognised.

During the event, Matt also had the honour of catching up with General The Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove and presenting him with a VGA 5-Year Celebration Coin. Sir Peter passed on his kind thanks to VGA, making it a special moment for our team.

Thank you, Invictus Australia, for the incredible work you continue to do and for bringing the Defence and veteran community together through the power of sport.

26/10/2026

Gallipoli Medical Research (GMR) is investigating the lived experiences of Queensland veterans and their families in accessing healthcare, education, employment, housing and social participation.

The research will inform the Queensland Government’s ongoing monitoring and improvement of veteran support programs, helping ensure they are responsive, locally tailored and effective across urban, regional and remote communities.

This opportunity is open to Ex-serving Defence members or Family of ex-serving Defence members who are;

– Currently residing in Queensland, and-
– Aged 18 years and over, and
– Not currently serving in the ADF, and
– Not currently hospitalised.

To register scan QR code on attached flyer or via https://www.gallipoliresearch.com.au/project/veteran-and-family-experiences-in-queensland/

25/10/2026

Veterans and Families in and around the Bees Creek (NT) region, come along and celebrate Christmas with us! 🎅

Join Palmerston RSL Sub-Branch , Veterans Australia NT, Mates4Mates NT Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centre and us for a great morning the whole family will enjoy! ❤️

📅 Saturday 14th November
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm

We’ll have:
💦 Slip and slide
🫧 Bubble station
🎮 Our very own gaming stations
🍔 A great BBQ
🎅 Plenty of Christmas fun for the whole family!

Bring the family along, have a great morning of fun and connect with fellow Veterans and Families in the local community.

RSVP via the QR code or email [email protected]

23/10/2026

🎄 VGA Christmas Gift Drive – Supporting Veteran Families Doing It Tough 🎁

Christmas is fast approaching, and we know that for some Veterans and Veteran Families, this time of year can bring additional financial pressure.

For families with children, it can mean going without the little extras that many take for granted. It can even mean children missing out on opening a Christmas present from Mum and Dad. ❤️

Over the years, we’ve had many conversations with Veterans and families experiencing these challenges. Last year, we ran our very first toy drive, providing a range of gifts to Veteran Families doing it tough, including Pokémon cards, LEGO sets, books, board games, digital games and 3D-printed items.

The response was incredibly positive, and this year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have an assortment of items available for Veteran Families who need a little extra support this Christmas. 🎁

💙 More than just gifts

Through the kind donations we’ve received, we have currently raised $850, which is going directly towards Christmas gifts and our planned end-of-year pizza party for Veteran in-patients at the Keith Payne VC Unit this December.

For those spending Christmas away from home while receiving care, we want them to know that they are not alone, that their community cares, and that they haven’t been forgotten.

🎁 Christmas gifts available for Veteran Families

We’re inviting Veteran Families who are genuinely doing it tough this Christmas to express interest in the available items for their children.

We’ve broken the items down by quantity so families can request one or two items where available. Please only express interest if your family needs support this Christmas, allowing us to prioritise those who need it most.

🎮 Current items available:

• 1 x Cluedo board game
• 6 x Rainbocorns
• 3 x Character water bottles
• 1 x Nerf gun
• 3 x Pokémon Mega Bloks
• 1 x Corsair HS35vs headset
• 2 x Warhammer 40K figurines
• 2 x Star Wars LEGO block sets
• 3 x LEGO City block sets
• 1 x Zuma Rescue Wheels hovercraft
• 1 x Someone I Love Is in the Army book
• 1 x Someone I Love Is in the Navy book
• 1 x Someone I Love Is in the Air Force book
• 1 x Pokémon card binder
• 1 x Pokémon How to Draw book
• 1 x Pokémon magazine
• 3 x Pokémon colouring-in books
• 3 x VGA caps
• 13 x mixed bags containing lollies, stickers and a 3D-printed item (roughly as pictured)

📩 How to request a gift

Please email [email protected] with:

The number of children in your family.

The items you would prefer for each child.

We’ll keep this Facebook post updated as items are claimed. We’ll also confirm availability by email and, if an item is no longer available, let you know about suitable alternatives where possible.

Where multiple items are requested for one child, we may not be able to fulfil every request, but we’ll do our best to support as many families as possible.

VGA membership is free. If you’re not currently a registered VGA member, we’ll verify Defence service with the Veteran or Veteran Family member requesting items via email.

🙏 Want to help us reach more families?

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated, contributed or supported our efforts so far. Your generosity makes a real difference.

If you have new, sealed items suitable for children and teenagers sitting around collecting dust, or you’re in a position to contribute, we’d love your support.

Our 2026–2027 Call to Action campaign helps us provide:
🎄 More Christmas gifts for Veteran Families this year and for our 2027 Christmas drive.
💙 Care packages for Veterans and Veteran Families doing it tough over Christmas.
🍕 Our end-of-year pizza party for Veterans and Families at the Keith Payne VC Unit.

Every contribution helps us reach more people and remind them that their community is here for them.

👉 Support our Call to Action campaign:
https://www.veterangamingaustralia.org.au/donate

From all of us at Veteran Gaming Australia, thank you for helping us bring a little more joy, connection and Christmas spirit to Veterans and their families. ❤️🎄

22/10/2026

💙 Have you had a chance to check out our Social Events & Sporting Partners yet?

From Invictus Australia, who we partner with to deliver sporting opportunities and activities, to Aussie Veterans Coffee CO. , who host fantastic social connection events across Victoria for Veterans and Veteran Families, we're proud to work alongside organisations that share our passion for keeping our community connected.

Our work with Invictus Australia has ranged from delivering the Oceania Veteran Esports League Rocket League Tournament and Veteran and Family community days, Coaching, to ongoing conversations and initiatives in enhancing Veterans and Families social connectedness, health and wellbeing.

We're also proud to work alongside the amazing range of activities hosted by Aussie Veterans Coffee Co, helping enhance social connections, health and wellbeing for Veterans and their families.

A huge thank you to both organisations for the work you do. It's through collective efforts like these that we can create more opportunities for Veterans and their families to connect, build friendships and find their community.

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5 Base Street
Victoria Point, QLD
4165

Website

http://veterangamingaustralia.org.au/

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