PETTY OFFICER JARRYD BOYD

“After my injury, the first thing I lost was sport. The thought of getting back into it has given me a new drive.”

PETTY OFFICER JUSTIN BROWN

“Sport has provided a relief mechanism to allow me to forget about all the problems I am having.”

KATIE CHAPMAN

“Although I’m not as physically or intellectually capable as I used to be, my sports family supported me and helped me adapt.”

CINDY CHAWNER

“I’m loving the changes I am feeling and seeing from sport. It’s definitely making a massive difference in my life.”

DANE GREENSTREET

“I have found sport to be the most effective way to maintain a positive headspace and to keep myself on the right track.”

DOUG GRIFFITHS

“Cancer has turned my life upside down. Sport offers me the opportunity to regain some normality in my life.”

SEAN GRIMMOND

“Sport has made me feel valued, included and that I have a purpose.”

ALEX HALE

“Sport allows me to build strength and stamina as a wheelchair user and overcome the physical and mental obstacles my injury brings.”

LEADING SEAMAN CHRISTOPHER HILL

“Sport gives me the opportunity to make connections, grow my confidence and purpose and, most importantly, be a part of something that is greater than myself.”

JAKE CHRISTIE

“Sport has always been a massive part of my life, and I have struggled when my recovery has meant I have had to take a step back from it.”

CHELSIE tayler CLAYTON

“Sport helps me clear my mind and gets me up and out of the house on my worst days.”

NIGEL COUTTS

“Sport has been, and continues to be, a big part of my rehabilitation.”

SQUADRON LEADER BELINDA CULLEY

“Through sport, I have been able to grow, which has enabled me to be a better role model and demonstrate resilience and persistence”

MAJOR ELIZABETH DALY

“No matter how hard a day, sport has helped take me back to my comfort zone and give me a purpose.”

ALEXANDER GAIR

“Sport has always provided a community of like-minded people coming together to achieve a common goal.”

DANNY GILES

“This has allowed me to participate in the sporting arena again after a long time missing out due to service.”

KAZ GLADYSZ

“Throughout my rehabilitation, sport has been the one consistent activity that I have been able to get enjoyment from.”

ADAM JACKSON

“Competing for Australia and supporting my teammates at the Games is ‘winning’ enough.”

TY KING

“Sport has got me back into a team environment and helped my mental health by being around like-minded people.”

SERGEANT EMILY LAHEY

“Exercise has been a big part of my rehabilitation, while also benefitting my mental health and general wellbeing.”

TORBEN LOUWEN-SKOVDAM

“I applied for Invictus Games 2025 to give me purpose in the immediate aftermath of my transition from Defence and to support my psychosocial rehabilitation.”

JO LOVELL

“Sport has been crucial for the physical benefits, emotional solace and a sense of belonging it gives me.”

LUKE MANHIRE

“Sport has played a massive role in not only my physical health but mental growth – I have done so much more that what I thought was possible.”

CORPORAL JASON MARSH

“Training has given me the motivation and the ‘competitors edge’ that I used to have in my younger days, pre injury.”

COLIN MCCALLUM

“The example I am setting for my children through sport, means a lot to me after struggling with my mental health and being medically separated from the Navy.”

LUKE MCCALLUM

“Being involved in sport has made me a better father to my sons. I no longer fear the challenges life presents me.”

CALLAN MCLEAN

“Finding adaptive sport has allowed me to not only improve my physical fitness once again but to also improve my mental health.”

CAPTAIN OLIVIA MILEY-DYER

“I am so happy to feel part of a team again, with so many teammates who inspire me to be better every day.”

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DAVE MILN

“Sport keeps me grounded, focused and allows me to be the best version of myself.”

SUE OSBORN

“Just participating in sport as part of a team again is a win for me.”

JASON READDY

“Adaptive sport gives me a great source of mental stimulation and pride, knowing that I can still do something active.”

TRICIA REYNOLDS

“The Adaptive Sports Program has pushed me to try new things I didn’t think my body was capable of.”

JAMIE SMYTH

“Following my injury, I had to put a stop to the sports I loved. This has given me sport back and a social group.”