INVICTUS
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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.”
Invictus Australia Welcomes Organisation that Runs the Pan Pacific Masters Games as a Community Partner
Veterans Health Week: How Community Sport Connects
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A huge congratulations to all athletes selected to represent Australia at the Winter Paralympic Games Milano Cortina.
To wear the green and gold on the world stage is an extraordinary achievement, one built on years of discipline, resilience and belief.
We are especially proud to see three Invictus Games alumni, Dave Miln, Matt Brumby and Taryn Dickens, named in the team for Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing.
We have loved watching their determination and the commitment that has carried them all the way to Team Australia selection.
Their journey is a powerful reminder that connection through sport doesn’t end after an international event. Our alumni community continues to grow, challenge themselves and support one another in new arenas, new seasons and new goals.
Dave, Matt, Taryn and all of #TeamAus, we’ll be cheering loudly from home. 💚💛
@weareinvictusgames @lowvisionathlete @dave_miln @matty.brumby @ausparalympics
Early bird registrations are now open for the Pan Pacific Masters Games 2026, to be held on the Gold Coast from 6 to 15 November 2026. The Games will feature over 40 sports and are expected to include more than 16,000 competitors.
Current and former serving defence members, as well as family members, are eligible to compete as part of Team Veteran and can access the early bird rate for the duration of registration. Participants who register as part of Team Veteran receive a Team Veteran top and invitations to connection opportunities during the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
When registering, ensure you tick the Team Veteran box to receive information about Team Veteran activities and connection opportunities during the Games. Early bird registrations close on 31 March. After this date, a Team Veteran discount code will be available to help members continue accessing the early bird price. Further details will be shared soon.
We look forward to seeing many of you on the Gold Coast in November 2026. Visit our website to learn more.
There is just one month left to apply for the Adaptive Sports Program, the intake that will prepare Team Australia for the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.
“The Adaptive Sports Program and Invictus Games have allowed me to reconnect with sport and given me a focus to help navigate my next chapter in life.”
If you are an ex-serving member of the Australian Defence Force who became wounded, injured, or ill as a result of or during service, you are eligible to apply. Current serving ADF members and reservists, email adf.asp@defence.gov.au for more information.
To find out more about how sport can play a role in your recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration during or post service, find out more and apply via the link in our bio.