30KVA Standby Generator.

19th September saw the installation of the 30kva standby generator to service both the Qld. branch and the Men's Shed. The installation was the culmination of a long protracted process of grant application ($35,000.00), grant approval and then coordination of the...

Concrete Works.

The new concrete works began some 12 months ago with a grant application and quotes for the work at the garden end of the car park. The purpose for the outlay was to facilitate better and smoother access to the Qld. branch office for our not so mobile veterans. Once...

TSS Rifle Racks

TSS (The Southport School) was in the process of establishing a memorial hall to commemorate 52 past students that had fallen during WWI. They had obtained 52 Lee Enfield rifles (all decommissioned), along with battle jackets decorated with the appropriate rank and...

Vale Marcus Gardner of Swiftco Trailers.

It is with great sadness we hear about the passing of Marcus Gardner, of Swiftco Trailers Gold Coast. Marcus & Partner Samone Hemy are Major Supporters & Sponsors to our Qld Veteran Support Group's  Fundraising programs which raise funds to assist war...

Happy Boat Buyers.

Monday the 7th October 2024 saw Steve and Wendy Clare take final delivery of their newly purchased 4.3 metre boat and outboard at the sale price of $12,000.00. L to R: Noah(Don Lees), Steve and Wendy Clare. Wendy flying the flag. Noah (Don Lees) spent the last two...

Northern Retaining Wall.

Construction of northern retaining wall. Approximately 12 months ago, the sub branch committee tabled a motion, which was carried, to have a retaining wall constructed on the northern boundary of our premises. Quotes for such a large wall were In the vicinity of...

Vietnam Veterans Day 2024

Long Tan Day - Sunday 18 August 2024 The most significant day of the year for our organization was celebrated on August 18, a Sunday this year, that being Long Tan Day (Vietnam Veterans Day). The service went very smoothly, with attendance by all levels of government...

30 Year Men’s Shed Anniversary.

30 Year Men’s Shed Anniversary.

30 Year Men’s Shed Anniversary.   Wednesday 6th September 2023 was the anniversary of the establishment of the first Men’s Shed in South Australia. Since then, the idea has spread around the world, and now there are approximately 3,000 sheds in 12 countries. An...

Bus trip to RAAF Amberley Air Museum

Bus trip to RAAF Amberley Air Museum

RAAF Museum Amberley Men’s Shed bus trip.   A chartered bus trip to the RAAF Museum at Amberley Air Force base on Thursday June 22nd was organised for the members of the Men’s Shed on June 22nd. Leaving at 8am sharp, we arrived at Amberley well before our 9.30 am...

Veterans Support Group Shed has a key focus is to advance the well-being and health of its members & to encourage social inclusion

Shed Maitenance

This past year we have improved our areas around the shed to improve the safety and access to tools and workspaces. Allowing veterans of all ages to participate 

 

 

  

Organic Gardens

investing in new soil, raised garden beds, growing and selling of turmeric, garlic and ginger. onsite we also have passion fruit, lemons and avocados

 

 

 

Gumtree and marketplace sales

Thanks go to Roger for coordinating sales

 

 

 

 

Get in Touch. Get Involved.

Transitioning to civilian life can be challenging for some veterans. Finding suitable work, adjusting to life after service, and coping with past experiences can be difficult and confronting. 
When people leave Defence, there are many organisations that are committed to supporting them to successfully move on to the next stage in their lives. There are 24-hour help lines, chat forums and online information available through Defence, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling, major mental health organisations, and veteran-specific support organisations. Our organisation works to support mateship, and celebrate their courage, endurance and sacrifice

 

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