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Established in 2016, the 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation is committed to providing programs for veterans and first responders to support mental wellness, particularly for those struggling with PTSD or other mental health issues as a result of their service.

The cornerstone of their programs is the “Triumph over Trauma” 11 day retreat which focusses on providing a range of evidence-based and evidence-informed sessions to support post-traumatic growth.

Alongside their wellness programs, 4 Aussie Heroes are also developing their own retreat facility, Camp Courage, which will aim to provide early intervention, professional care, meaningful support, and camaraderie through short term accommodation in a relaxed rural environment.

They foster and perpetuate ties of comradeship between former Australian Army Commandos of all generations by promoting activities of a ceremonial, commemorative, memorial, sporting, or social character for the benefit of members and families, including close collaboration with, and full support of, SOCOMD.  

They foster and develop the Association's support for the Commando Welfare Trust and Patriotic Funds in support of its eligible members.  

Provide former Commandos and former members of SOCOMD including surviving dependents with appropriate support. 

Concentrate their efforts on veterans' affairs via representation and advocacy means to all relevant Authorities and/or other parties and form relationships with other special forces, military and kindred associations for the mutual benefit of the wider Australian Commando community.

Australian Special Air Service Association (ASASA) is the regimental association of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). It is a legally constituted and incorporated "not for profit" organisation and is a recognised ex-service organisation with the Australian Government, the Australian Defence Force and with the Department of Veterans' Affairs. It is an Australia-wide association with Branches in each State (except for Tasmania), and a Branch in the Australian Capital Territory.

The aims of the Association can be summarised as:

• to provide assistance to past and present members of the SASR;
• to perpetuate the close bonds of friendship and "esprit de corps" that exists amongst those who served in SASR;
• to provide support to SASR and preserve its good name and reputation.

Established in 1947, Australian War Widows (Queensland) Inc. (AWWQ) protects the interests of war widows and provides friendship, understanding and community support services to its members across Queensland. Membership is open to the Department of Veterans' Affairs designated war widows and associate membership for wider community who support AWWQ.

Bootstraps is a veterans organisation located in Gatton, who serves as a gathering place for veterans of all ages, their families, and members of the community to come together. Through creative activities in leathercraft, Bootstraps supports mental health and PTSD. It fosters a supportive and safe environment where creativity flourishes and connections or reconnections are made.