KEEPING OUR BUDDIES

in the well zone of mental and physical health.

WHO IS BUDDY UP AUSTRALIA?

Buddy Up Australia connects current and former serving military and first responders, and their immediate families to their communities through physical fitness, social activities and purposeful volunteering.

Whether you are still serving or are transitioning to civilian life, Buddy Up Australia provides you with a continued sense of identity, connection and purpose. We’re here to help our community thrive and feel the support and inspiration of being part of our tribe.

HOW DOES BUDDY UP WORK?

WE BUILD LOCAL COMMUNITIES FOR A NATIONAL PURPOSE 

Buddy Up Australia is a membership organisation offering free membership to current and former service personnel as well as their immediate families. Members are encouraged to engage in their local Chapters events. Our Chapters are essentially community groups lead primarily by volunteers who deliver a schedule of events of fitness, social and community volunteering. 

WE ARE MAJORITY VOLUNTEER RUN 

There are two main ways to engage with Buddy Up Australia

  • Attend events as a member

  • Become a volunteer and Event Lead an activity(s)

The choice is yours! Expressions of interest for volunteering is always open. Get in touch to find out more.

GET INVOLVED.

Whether you are interested in attending Buddy Up’s events or getting actively involved as a volunteer, the very first step is to join as a member.

2567

MEMBERS

12

CHAPTERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

1500

EVENTS HELD IN AUSTRALIA-WIDE

OUR CHAPTERS

Founded in Perth, WA 2018 we have Chapters Australia-wide connecting our current and former service personnel (police, fire, ambulance and military)

WHAT BUDDY UP HAS TO OFFER

PHYSICAL
FITNESS

PURPOSEFUL
VOLUNTEERING

SOCIAL
CONNECTION

We offer free lifetime membership to current and ex-serving defence members, first responders and their families to join in on our physical fitness, social and volunteering.

You’ll be joining a community of like-minded people - we’ll help you improve your health and wellness, and make new friends and memories you’ll never forget!

OUR MEMBERSHIP

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY •

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY •

  • 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.”

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