SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY

WHAT IS BUDDY UP AUSTRALIA?

Buddy Up Australia is an event based community for current and ex-serving Defence, First Responders and their families.

We facilitate hundreds of events Australia-wide to strengthen the physical health, social connection and wellbeing of our members, to ensure this community is thriving.

Our community hosts outdoor adventures, fitness and wellbeing activities, social and family friendly events.

For those that show up in service of the community, this is your community showing up for you.

This is your space to decompress, connect and thrive.

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FITNESS
& WELLNESS

Gym session for HYROX training

SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES

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OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES

Get Involved

There are a number of ways to get involved with Buddy Up Australia. Join our events as a member, invite us to run a Thrive In Service Camp for your team, or become one of our amazing event leaders.

  • Buddy Up Australia events are open to all members. View the latest events and activities in your state in our Events Calendar.

  • We work with First Responder and Defence organisations across Australia to run Thrive In Service workshops to support them in building thriving teams.

  • Support our community by volunteering as an event leader and hosting events in your area. Learn more about Event Leader roles.

Donate to Buddy Up

Your support increases our capacity to provide social, physical, and wellbeing activities for current and ex-serving Defence Members, First Responders and their families across Australia.

Donations are tax deductible.

4000+

MEMBERS

8

TEAMS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

1500

EVENTS HELD AUSTRALIA-WIDE

  • Anthony, Buddy Up Member

    “Discovering that Buddy Up not only wants to create good experiences at all levels, but also about Enriching the lives of Veterans, First Responders plus Family and Friends, really spoke to my values and my heart for helping others do what they can't do on their own. Plus you know coffee :-) I have already experienced the Mateship and understanding even with some of my own challenges and I'm excited to see what will be achieved in the future with some new events being added to the Buddy Up calendar. I recommend Veterans and First response people to check out the free membership and see what adventure might be available for you to try.”

  • Deb, Buddy Up Member

    “Buddy Up Australia has been such a great organisation to be a part of. I have bushwalked, paddle boarded, rode, sketched and painted for the sheer physicality and/or enjoyment of connecting with a great bunch of ex-service and emergency service people and their families, cooked for the homeless and raised money to support similar activities for other veterans. Thanks for the opportunities and comradeship”.

  • Philomena and Sophie, Buddy Up Member.

    “The Equine Therapy experience was very calming and in the moment. No thoughts were given to outside troubles or worries. I achieve a feeling of peace and calm, which I don’t feel very often at all. I slowly built up a sense of trust with our horse, Taylor, and my anxious feelings were alleviated.”

  • Leah, Buddy Up Member

    “Such an important organisation, bringing those who have served together in a space of support and community.”