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CANADA WINS 2025 BID FOR INVICTUS GAMES IN VANCOUVER AND WHISTLER

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"Not all veterans are broken, some of us are, and

"Not all veterans are broken, some of us are, and that’s ok, but the only way we really move forward together as a community is by coming together. And I am hoping Invictus Australia, through their work, will use sport to change this for the better.” - Phil Thompson OAM MP (@pbthompson_88)

A veteran, and Invictus Games 2014 and 2016 alumnus, Phil Thompson OAM MP understands how crucial sport can be for the defence community. It was great to hear how he believes sport can be used in rehabilitation, prevention of mental illness and as support for defence families at our recent launch event in Townsville.

Phil was joined by a group of Invictus Games alumni, who have been utilising sport to assist their own recovery and rehabilitation and contributing to this global movement since the inaugural Games in London, 2014. Special thanks to Tim Grover (2017, 2018), Beau King (2018), Shane Bramley (2019) and Ainsley Hooker (2023) for coming along.

Now with a permanent presence in Townsville, we are excited to contribute to facilitating a supportive community where veterans and their families can connect, grow, and find purpose through the power of sport.

To read more about this event, head to the link in our bio.

This month marks six years since the Invictus Game

This month marks six years since the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, where we were able to witness the true resilience and determination of the defence community.

To commemorate this special anniversary, we're launching the "Inspired by Invictus" series, where we'll spotlight three incredible individuals and their journeys with sport. In the coming weeks, we'll share their inspiring stories and learn how their experience at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 played a major role in their continued involvement in sport.

The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 saw 491 veterans from 18 nations compete in 11 sports. There were 1,007 family members and over 105,000 spectators supporting and cheering on the competitors. Invictus Australia was established at the closing of these Games, as the legacy organisation set up to continue to strengthen the lives of veterans and families through sport within Australia.

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