Veteran and Emergency Service Connections - SW Vic

24/01/2026

We know that at times words can hit harder than others (it’s irrelevant who says it). We honour those who sacrificed their lives or health, and want you to know you aren't alone. Thank you for your time, service and all you have done.

Help is avaliable if needed
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046
Lifeline South West Vic Call 13 11 14 or Text - 0477 131114
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Mens Line: 1300 789 978
Kids HelpLine (for 5-25yrs): 1800 55 1800
Q Life (for LGBTQ+): 1800 184 527
13Yarn (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders): 13 92 76

Lest We Forget.

29/11/2025

Walking Off The War Within - Warrnambool 2025

Amazing day of connection and positive vibes!!

Thank you South West Victoria for making it a great day!!

Rapid Relief Team AU served up a scrumptious breakfast with coffee to set the tone 😎
WildlifeXposure entertained the kids both big and small with educational interactive animal displays.
The Colour Angel painted many faces with artistic prowess and precision.
Kiwanis Club Of Warrnambool cooked up snags for everyone.
Entertaining live music from,
Russ Goodear Band
Isla Dixon
Crystal C Band

Thank you sponsors:
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Inc.
Young Veterans
Boyle's Livestock Transport
Beyond Bank
South West Advanced Trees
Let's Talk Foundation
Asset Connecting Communities
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Forest & Garden Tree Services
Warrnambool City Council
Rakali Canoe Hire

28/11/2025

!!Community Shout Out!! 👏💪

Big thank you to Lane Transport and Hire Australia - Warrnambool
for donating a truck and generator for stage and to keep the Start/Finish Arch upright.

Also, our great friend Ann from Ballarat makes the journey to Warrnambool every year to volunteer her time to sell Walking Off The War Within Merch.

This year we will have available,
Unisex Hoodies – $55
Ladies & Mens Light Weight “Runners” T’s – $35
Caps – $30
Beanies – $25

28/11/2025

We are super excited to bring WildlifeXposure to Lake Pertobe as part of Walking Off The War Within on Saturday 29th November.

Bring the whole family down to enjoy interactive animal displays & conservative education.

This free community event also includes Live Music, Face Painting, Sausage Sizzle, Emergency Services Displays plus more.

The aim of Walking off the War Within is to share the burden, walk & talk as one to stomp out the stigma surrounding Mental Illness and su***de.

Details and registration link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walking-off-the-war-within-warrnambool-29-november-2025-tickets-1856019166289





Thank you to sponsors
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Inc.
Young Veterans
Boyle's Livestock Transport
Beyond Bank
South West Advanced Trees
Asset Connecting Communities
Rakali Canoe Hire
Forest & Garden Tree Services
Kiwanis Club Of Warrnambool
Rapid Relief Team AU
Warrnambool City Council

25/11/2025

Walking Off The War Within

Free Family Event
Saturday 29th November
Lake Pertobe

Live Music - 10am - 1pm

Line up!!
Russ Goodear Band
Isla Dixon
Crystal C Band

Link to register below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walking-off-the-war-within-warrnambool-29-november-2025-tickets-1856019166289

25/11/2025

What an amazing, caring, vibrant and inclusive community we live in!!
Food is covered for Walking Off The War Within

Rapid Relief Team AU will be providing breakfast for the walkers.
Kiwanis Club Of Warrnambool will be providing sausage sizzle throughout the day.

Gold Coin donation is encouraged for these fantastic organisations.

Details:
Lake Pertobe (opposite Beach Kiosk + Cafe Warrnambool)
Saturday 29th November
Timings from:
0830am Registrations
0845am Walk Safety Brief
0900am Walking Off The War Within Annual Event starts
0900am WildlifeXposure interactive animal displays & education
0900am Face Painting
1000am Live Music starts
1000am Sausage Sizzle






Thank you to our sponsors
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Inc.
Young Veterans
Boyle's Livestock Transport
Beyond Bank
South West Advanced Trees
Asset Connecting Communities
Rakali Canoe Hire
Forest & Garden Tree Services

10/11/2025

Passing on this announcement on behalf of another member.

Look it up! Tickets info below.

📢 Night with Shaun Parker 📢

1 month to go

The West Warrnambool CC is bringing you a night with SAS member Shaun Parker.

Come along to hear Shaun speak about his journey from Koroit to being a Sargent of the SAS

Date: 6th of December
Time: 7pm
Where: Davidson Oval social rooms
Cost: $35 adults - $20 Child, light nibbles included

Booking essential

Tickets available in link below

https://www.trybooking.com/DGZTM

27/10/2025

*NEW DATE*

Walking Off The War Within - Warrnambool
Saturday 29th November 2025!!

Walk and talk as much or as little as you like 🚶

Free family event including:
Live Music
Sausage Sizzle
Facepainting
WildlifeXposure interactive animal display
Emergency Services Displays

Walking Off The War Within Warrnambool, 29 November 2025 Tickets, Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite

Link to register in comments

Big Thank you to all sponsors 👏🙏
Young Veterans
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Inc.
Beyond Bank
Let's Talk Foundation
South West Advanced Trees
Boyle's Livestock Transport
Lane Transport
Kiwanis Club Of Warrnambool
Rakali Canoe Hire
Asset Connecting Communities
Forest & Garden Tree Services

20/10/2025

Winter Navigate was defined by mateship, delicious food, stormy weather (rain on the tent = best sleep ever), epic campfires, inclusive and hilarious!

The Navigate program has been a game-changer for me. I love the Wonderful friends I’ve made 😁🛶

Spring program is open for VIC veterans. Register. Pass it on.

https://adventureworks.org.au/navigate

Info night 28 October - register 👆🏼

18/10/2025

Mates. Food. Camping Gear. Supplied. BYO sense of adventure. Intake open. See links below. Kicking off Oct 28 with info night.

🌅 Attention veterans! Join us for an unforgettable 4-day canoe trip on the Murray River from November 20-23! 🛶

⛺️ All equipment and food is provided! 🔥

Ready to navigate new waters? Register now at https://adventureworks.org.au/navigate/
or message us here and we’ll be in touch quicker than a possum grabbing the golden syrup dumplings, fresh out of the camp oven!
🤠🤞

Info night online October 28 - register ASAP to save your paddle.

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08/10/2025

Victorian Veterans this is for you 🛶🏕️ starts Oct 28th with an info session, register via the link in the post.

🌿🛶🔥 SPRING PROGRAM OPEN- Please share to your Victorian veteran connections (still serving or no longer serving are both welcome to enrol).

Seize the opportunity to be part of this transformative experience. Whether you seek healing, connection, or a fresh start, our Canoe River Journey offers the perfect setting for change, camaraderie, campfires and the best campfire cooking this side of the Murray River.

Resiter at www.adventureworks.org.au/navigate or message us here.

Dates:
Tuesday 28th October – Online Info Session (1hr, evening)
Saturday 1st November – Adventure Day #1 (9.30am-3.30pm at YouYangs or Brisbane Ranges)
Saturday 8th November – Adventure Day #2 (9.30am-3.30pm at YouYangs or Brisbane Ranges)
Thursday 13th November – Online Paddle Briefing (1hr, evening)
November 20th – 23rd – Paddle Journey (Murray River Barham National Park area, transport provided)
Saturday December 6th – Final Day (9.30am-3.30pm at YouYangs or Brisbane Ranges)

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26/08/2025

Everyone deserves to come home safely from work.

Our thoughts go out to our brothers and sisters in blue, along with their families as they mourn the loss of two loved colleagues.

We also send our thoughts to the officer in a critical condition.