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This article is about Invictus Australia, the legacy organisation of Invictus Games Sydney 2018. For information about the games, see Invictus Games or Warrior Games.
Invictus Australia is a not-for-profit organization that supports the wellbeing of veterans and their families through sport and recreation activities including the Invictus Games, Warrior Games, and local sporting programs. They recognise the unique needs of younger veterans and the challenges they face as they transition from military to civilian life.
Invictus Australia does not offer counselling services, they enable a connection between sport and the defence community.
Launch and History
[edit]In 2018, Invictus Australia (formerly known as Veteran Sport Australia or VSA), was launched at the end of Invictus Games Sydney 2018. It is owned and operated by the Australian International Military Games[1], a not-for-profit organisation. They are licensed by the Invictus Games Foundation.[2]
The organisation supports all veterans and families whether they are using sports proactively to maintain mental, social, and physical health, or fall into the ‘at-risk’ category through difficulties with injury, medical discharge, reintegration following discharge, or social isolation.[3] They carry on the legacy of the Games every day in local communities by focusing on supporting Australian veterans and active-duty service members and their families in their journey to recovery and rehabilitation through sports.
Invictus Australia is a registered not-for-profit charity and relies on government support, corporate Australia, and the general public for funding. They promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of sport, and recognise the unique needs of younger veterans and the challenges they face as they transition from military to civilian life.
By utilising sports, they aim to assist veterans with recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. The Invictus Games provide a platform for competitors to showcase their determination, resilience, and courage while competing in a range of sports including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and cycling among others. However, a significant part of Invictus Australia’s work centers around organising community programs and events, creating a supportive network for veterans and their families to connect and inspire each other.
Invictus Australia prioritises mental health and collaborates with National Sporting Partners to provide multiple activities around the Nation, implemented by their frontline staff. Sporting partnerships include Surf Life Saving Australia[4], Bowls Australia, Rowing Australia[5], Dragon Boat Federation of Australia[6], Pickleball Australia[7], Water Polo Australia[8], parkrun[9], True Grit[10], Archery Australia[11], Table Tennis Australia[12], Australian Sports Commission[13] and many others. They currently have a presence in Victoria, South Australia, Northern NSW, South Coast of NSW, ACT, Western Australia, and South East and Northern Queensland.
Invictus Australia carries on the legacy of the Invictus Games every day in local communities, so all veterans and their families can benefit from sporting communities, particularly contemporary and ‘at risk’ veterans.
Invictus Australia partners with the Australian Defence Force on the Adaptive Sports Program, which delivers Team Australia to events including the Invictus Games and Warrior Games. Recent and upcoming teams include:
● Invictus Games Sydney 2018
● Warrior Games Tampa 2019
● Invictus Games The Hague 2020 (delivered in 2022)
● Allied Winter Sports Camp 2023
● Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023
● Warrior Games Orlando 2024
● Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
● Invictus Games Birmingham 2027
Invictus Australia, in partnership with Surf Lifesaving Australia delivers Team Invictus Australia to the Lifesaving World Championships. Recent and upcoming teams include:
● World Lifesaving Championships Riccione, Italy 2022
● World Lifesaving Championships Gold Coast, Australia 2024
Teams Delivered By Invictus Australia in partnership with Australian Defence Force
[edit]| Event | Team Members |
|---|---|
| Warrior Games Tampa 2019 | Brigid Baker, Toby Burgess, Trent Forbes, Brendan Hardman, Narelle Mason, Carlo Novak, Nathan Parker, Darren Peters, Rye Shawcroft, Tony Sten, Shannon Stewart, Kerrie Tessier, SGT Shane Bramley, LS Vanessa Broughill, PTE Peter Brown, AB Matthew Brown, CPL Daniel Cochrane, AB Mark Daniels, PTE Seth McKay, FSGT Benjamin Morgan, CPL Caitlin Orchard, PTE Ryan Roberts, FLTLT Ryan Roberts, FLTLT Amanda Scott, CPL Robert Webb. |
| Invictus Games The Hague 2020 | Sergeant Shane Bramley (c), Corporal Sarah Petchell (c), Able Seaman Matthew Brown, Mark Armstrong, Trent Forbes, Braedon Griffiths, Taryn Barbara, Emma Murfet, Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Shannon Stewart, Gabriel Ramon, Stephen French, Leading Seaman Vanessa Broughill, Peter William Brown, Peter Walter Brown, Damien Irish, Steve James, Sergeant Nathan King, Peter Miller, Joel Vanderzwan, Matt Model, Flight Lieutenant Ashley Muir, Lieutenant James Saville, Chris O’Brien, Emilea Mysko, Kerrie Tessier, Andrew Wilkinson, Scott Reynolds, Lenny Redrose, Colleen Swifte, Stephen Slack, Andrew Tebbit |
| Allied Winter Sports Camp 2023 | Jason Moore, Laura Reynell, Steven Richards, Karen Thomas, Kate Rose, Heidi Giudice. |
| World Lifesaving Championships Riccione, Italy 2022 | Alex Tibbits, Kelly Marsh, Chris O’Brien, Dane Hurst, Ryan Gaylard, Dana Richards, Simone Read, Louise Skjeime (Sylvania, NSW) |
| Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 | Karney Armstrong, Mark Armstrong, Craig Ball, James Barker, AB Cooper Blackwood, Erin Brigden, SGT Michael Cameron, AB Taryn Dickens, Anthony Doig, Justin Donnelly, Francine Dudfield, Xavier Green, Danielle Hale, Shaun Hillman, Ainsley Hooker, Alexandra Jay, Ryan Kelly, Daniel King, FSGT Nathan King, Stephen Lockwood, Kurt Ludke, Bradley Mazzaferri, AB Jamie McGlinchey, Brooke Mead, Lenny Redrose, Laura Reynell, Verity Sanchez, Adam Slot, Colleen Swifte, Andrew Tebbit and Karl Woodward. |
| Warrior Games Florida 2024 | Ainsley Hooker, Captain Doug Griffiths, Chelsie Clayton, Corporal Sean Barry, Damien Batty, Jake Christie, Lieutenant Commander Alex Hale, Nigel Coutts, Brett Lewis, Petty Officer Justin Brown, Adam Jackson, Diane Jackson, Flight Lieutenant Ryan Mostyn, Jo Lovell, Lieutenant Commander Dave Miln, Luke McCallum, Sergeant Emily Lahey, Georgia Murrell, Ben Owens, Tricia Reynolds, Jason Readdy, Jamie Adam Smyth, Lieutenant Kirby Watts, Leading Seaman Harley Dodds, Luke Manhire, Cooper Blackwood, Sue Osborn, Erin Brigden, David Galla, Laura Reynell. |
| World Lifesaving Championships Gold Coast, Australia 2024 | Adam Connelly, Alexander Tibbits, Chad Poland, Chris O’Brien, Craig Vipond, Dana Richards, Dane Hurst, Donovan Leitch, Erin Brigden, John Rooney, Karl Woodward, Kelly Marsh, Kylie Lawler, Mark Gilbert, Matthew Bragg, Nathan Tolman, Nicole Webb, Remi Rafter, Ryan Kelly, Sean Lawler, Simone Read – Team Manager, William Barry |
| Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 | TBC |
| Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 | TBC |
References
[edit]- ^ "Charity Register Australian International Military Games". Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission.
- ^ "Invictus Games Sydney 2018". Invictus Games.
- ^ "Healing Power Of Sport". Department of Veterans Affairs.
- ^ "Veterans Team Compete Surf Lifesaving World Championships". Department of Veterans Affairs.
- ^ "Rowing Australia partners Veteran Sport Australia to promote the sport to ex-armed forces personnel". Inside The Games.
- ^ "Dragon Boat Ambassadors (supporting Invictus Australia)". Australian Dragon Boating Foundation.
- ^ "Pickleball Australia partners with Invictus Australia". Pickleball Australia Association.
- ^ "Water Polo Australia Partners With Invictus Australia". Waterpolo Australia.
- ^ "Puckapunyal Military Base parkrun Event Australia". ABC News. 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Invictus Australia and True Grit join forces to help veterans overcome obstacles". Department Of Veterans Affairs.
- ^ "Stroke of genius as RA and Invictus take partnership digital on Row Nation". Rowing Australia.
- ^ "Invictus Australia and Table Tennis Australia Rally Together for Veterans: A Partnership with a Powerful Spin". Table Tennis Australia.
- ^ "ASC And Invictus Australia Partner To Support Veterans Through Sport". Ministry Of Sport. 4 September 2024.
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