2022/2023 PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY VBF

TOTAL DONATED: OVER $350,000

Organisation Funding Details

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)

Funding for AVCAT Alumni Network Mentorship Program for 2023 – 2025 to provide mentoring for AVCAT scholars and mentor training for AVCAT alumni each year. The program serves to support the academic journey of the scholars and provide valuable life skills for alumni. VBF have also funded a 3 year Veterans Benevolent Fund Scholarship managed by AVCAT for a child or grandchild of an Australian veteran.

Defence Community Dogs

VBF funding was given for the provision of comprehensive Dog Handover workshops and for ongoing support, guidance, certifications and training needed to keep Veterans and their dogs connected with their support networks.

Disaster Relief Australia

Funding for the Future Leaders Program that trains veteran members of Disaster Relief Australia in business management practices to address the skills gap often perceived by the corporate, charity or public sectors. Funding was also provided for Operation Simmonda to enable volunteers to assist local communities affected by floodwaters in late 2022 to start their recovery process.

InnoClub Ltd

Funding for free Entrepreneurial programs for ADF veterans, spouses and families to support them to start or grow their own business and in doing so better transition and prosper in civilian life. Additional funding for webinar series for veterans and their families, that can also be made available to clubs and community partners.

RSL Lifecare 30 x Homes for Heroes Independence Packs that provide essentials and care package items for veterans entering/ exiting the program.

RSL Lifecare Wellbeing: Technology Fund that provides Microsoft Office and other programs to veterans to improve digital access and literacy that further improves connectivity, education opportunities and employability.

RSL Lifecare 20 x Wellbeing: Domestic Violence Support Packs that provide essentials and care package items for victims of domestic violence to support them to leave abusive situations.

RSL Lifecare Spur Horse Trek Program – funds provided for the delivery of two treks that promote social support, connection and health of veterans.

RSL Lifecare Riverina Veteran Wellbeing Centre: VBF provided funds for the purchase of a portable Gazebo to provide shade for outdoor events and a BBQ Set for cooking and nutrition classes.

Swiss 8 VBF funds supported the delivery of Swiss 8 Recalibr8 one day workshops that teach participants from veterans’ communities and local community groups how to find their identity and calibrate their lives after any life transition. Funding also provided for the delivery of two week intensive coach training courses for selected workshop participants.