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Strengthening the wellbeing of the defence community through sport, connection, and community.
SPORT FOR DEFENCE COMMUNITIES
Life during and after service can bring change, challenge, and reflection. It can also open the door to new opportunities for connection, growth, and new purpose. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: you and your family deserve to thrive and sport can help make that happen.
We promote the value of sport as a lifelong enabler of happiness, health, and wellbeing. Through inclusive and welcoming sporting experiences, we help ex serving and current serving members, and their families reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with their communities.
Whether you’re playing, volunteering, or simply being part of the team, sport can provide social connection, improve long term wellbeing and build healthy routine.
MEET YOUR LOCAL INVICTUS TEAM MEMBER
Meet your local Invictus Australia team member and discover how they can help you and your family connect with inclusive sporting opportunities near you.
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See what events are happening across the country and register your interest to attend.
LEARN ABOUT TEAM VETERAN
Team Veteran visually represents our community teams, the bright yellow camo is worn at a range of sporting opportunities at various levels.
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Case Study
A nurse who resides in Nowra, NSW, Tracey Clothier is deeply connected to the defence community. As the spouse of Navy veteran John, she has lived through the unique experiences and challenges that come with military life. Over time, Tracey experienced noticeable improvements in her physical health and developed a regular routine that allowed her to unwind and connect with others in her community. Encouraged by her positive experiences, Tracey convinced her husband, John, to join the program as well.
She shared, “Defence life can be hard, but sport can help. Sometimes, family members need this support as much, if not more than a veteran does. After incorporating movement into my everyday life, I feel better within myself, have more clarity, and look forward to what’s next.”
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A sporting journey doesn’t end at the Games.
For many veterans and family members, sport becomes a way to keep showing up - for their team, their community and themselves.
That pathway continues for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler alumni Sue Osborn and Katie Chapman, who have been selected as competitor and team doctor respectively for the 2026 Korea Sitting Volleyball Development Tour.
Across 10 days in South Korea, Australia’s Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball teams will train alongside the Korean national teams and compete in the 19th Cheonan Mayor’s Cup.🏐
These opportunities build confidence, sharpen skills and keep veterans and families connected through sport, whether that’s at a local come-and-try session, an Invictus Games, or an international development tour.
Congratulations to Sue, Katie and everyone selected. We can’t wait to follow what you do next.
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A huge congratulations to everyone who took on Hoops in the Tropics in Townsville over the weekend!🏀
This annual, inclusive wheelchair basketball tournament, hosted by the @TownsvilleSunCityWheelers, brings together players of all abilities and showcased an incredible level of skill across round-robin matches, 3x3 competitions and dunk contests.
🏅Team Veteran battled their way to an impressive second-place finish, with plenty of skill, determination and teamwork on display throughout the tournament.
We`re also incredibly proud to see Invictus Games alumni, Shane Bramley and Torben Louwen-Skovdam, and Invictus Germany Sports Festival alumnus Jess Flannagan continuing to represent the Invictus spirit, proving that the power of sport extends far beyond competition. A special shout-out to Shane, who was named Defensive Player of the Tournament – an outstanding achievement! 👏
Congratulations to everyone involved. We can`t wait to see what`s next!💛💚
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The Invictus Germany Sports Festival may be over, but the lessons and memories will last a lifetime.
We asked our team an important question:
What have you learnt about yourself through this experience?
Watch to hear their reflections👏💚💛
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