Keeping our buddies in the well zone of mental and physical health.
WHO IS BUDDY UP AUSTRALIA?
Buddy Up Australia connects Veterans and First Responders 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 TEAMS FOR A NATIONAL PURPOSE
We create close-knit chapters of serving and ex-service personnel around Australia, with each chapter organising regular physical and social events. Every chapter also takes meaningful action to support their local communities, such as contributing to schools with volunteer projects and mentoring programs. There will be education programs around mental health and, for those who need it, the ability to tap into free counselling.
“Not just building mateship between members, we are integrating into local communities where we are making a significant contribution.”
By getting involved, you help other serving and ex-service personnel who may be doing it tough to find support and purpose again.
GET INVOLVED
Join your local chapter, talk to us about starting your own, or sign up to support Buddy Up and the work we are doing with serving and ex-serving personnel and their families around Australia.
“Discovering that BuddyUp 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 :-)”
—Tony B.
