Walking Wounded
Saving returned soldiers from suicide
Walking Wounded is a registered charity that has been established to assist in the psychological rehabilitation and recovery of returned Australian soldiers who are experiencing hardships after their time in service. Our primary objective is to intervene and prevent the concerning incidences of suicide in the young veteran community through counselling and other support. We show them that there is ‘life after the Army’.
If you are a returned solider in need of support, please call us at any time on 1300-030-364. Our support line is available 24/7 and you will have the opportunity to talk to someone with armed service experience.
With your donation we can help save lives.
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Why should I donate?
Walking Wounded helps returned soldiers through a range of programmes that provide relevant and relatable emotional and practical support. Some of the ways in which we help are:
Counselling
The Australian Counselling Association have offered to fund and mentor three returned soldiers through a counselling qualification, with the aim of providing counselling services in-house at Walking Wounded within the next two years.
Adventure programs
Building trust and confidence is the first step towards building a relationship with a soldier in need. We do this through adventure, outdoor and other physical programs including the Kokoda Trail and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Employment and development
We provide returned soldiers assistance with CV writing, interview techniques and job search strategies, as well as informally seeking employment, training and experiential opportunities on their behalf.
Volunteer involvement
We encourage and support ex-soldiers to volunteer to worthy organisations and charities, as we know contributing to a team is beneficial for good mental health and can help struggling soldiers feel valued by society.
Soldier support
To talk to someone with armed service experience please call us, visit our head office, or register here and one of our team members will be in touch
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"The wounded, the crippled and the dead are just part of the Afghanistan story. We feel the worst may be yet to come as our soldiers’ battle to come to grips with a normal life after returning from war. To face what they had to do and why their mates died and they did not. As the suicide rates increase among our young veterans it is time to make a stand."
Eggs for soldiers
Purchase Sunny Queen Farms eggs for soldiers from Coles. 30 cents from each pack is donated to helping Walking Wounded save returned soldiers’ lives.
