The Australian Masters Games (AMG) and Invictus Australia (IA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together in supporting the wellbeing, health and social inclusion of veterans and their families through accessible sporting opportunities at the 20^th Australian Masters Games.

Working collaboratively, AMG and IA aim to enhance the opportunities for current and former serving members to compete, connect, and thrive through involvement in one of Australia’s largest multisport events.

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A Shared Vision for Inclusion and Impact

The MOU brings together AMG and IA to create a more inclusive sporting landscape, with IA encouraging veterans across the country to participate in the 20^th Australian Masters Games in Canberra from 18 – 25 October, 2025.

“Sport is a powerful tool for recovery, resilience, and reconnection,” said AMG General Manager Adam Drinkwell.

“We’ve seen firsthand the strength and spirit of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who’ve competed at past Games. Their stories of determination and camaraderie are a reminder of how sport can truly transform lives,” Drinkwell explained.

“Through this partnership with Invictus Australia, we’re proud to open the door even wider. We’re pleased to offer a welcoming, inclusive platform where veterans, their families, and wider networks can rediscover the joy of sport, build lasting connections, and continue writing their own inspiring chapters,” Drinkwell said.

IA, which supports the recovery and rehabilitation of veterans through sport and recreation, sees the Games as a perfect fit for its mission.

“The Australian Masters Games offers a truly unique and inclusive environment, one that reflects the values at the core of Invictus Australia,” said Adam Pine, IA Director of Teams, Pathway & Alumni.

“We’re proud to partner with AMG to amplify the voices and stories of our veteran community and to provide more opportunities for them to thrive through the power of sport. Together, we’re not just creating access, we’re building a lasting legacy of inclusion and support,” Pine added.

As the countdown to the 20^th Australian Masters Games continues, this MOU highlights the power of sport to unite, inspire and transform lives. Veterans of all skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to participate in more than 40 sports on offer, alongside thousands of masters athletes from across Australia and beyond.

JOINING TEAM VETERAN FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MASTERS

When you set up your account or log in to your existing Masters Games account, you will be served a participant survey, where there is an ADF Veteran section. Make sure that you fill this section out and tick the YES to ‘Would you like to join Team Veteran at the Australian Masters games?‘. Ticking this box will allow Invictus Australia to be able to reach out and provide updates to you as a part of Team Veteran, including connecting competitors through meet ups at the event.

As a part of the MOU with the Australian Masters Games, Invictus Australia are able to offer the defence community the Gold Registration price for the duration of registration (25% off). See below for discount codes relevant to the registration type. To utilise the codes, the participant will need to enter it when they get to the “Submit your Registration” screen and type in the applicable code in the Coupon Codes box then click “Apply Coupon Codes”.

Registration Type
Full Access Competitor: TVFullGold
Full Access Competitor – Age 70+: TVFullGold70+
3-Day Access Competitor: TV3DayGold
3-Day Access Competitor – Age 70+: TV3DayGold70+

Noting the use of the codes will be monitored by both IA and AMG to ensure use only by the defence community.

With support of IGF, IA will be supporting and reimbursing the entry costs for Wounded, Injured or Ill (WII) competitors please email support@invictusaustralia.org to find out more.

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