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Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026 
 
ADF Service:  
I joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1993 as an Electronics Technical Weapons Systems Technician. Had a two-year posting to HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, helping to support the Patrol Boat fleet. I found this my most rewarding posting. Assisting to prevent/deter illegal fishing and other operations around Australia's Top End. I also volunteered to help support the people and town of Katherine after the Katherine River rose significantly and flooded the whole town. Changed branch to Air Technical Avionics. I had a posting as a Senior Sailor to the Director General Technical Airworthiness, where I assisted in Airworthiness tasks. Discharged in late 2011.  
 
Other information:   
My wife was also in the Navy, and our son has recently started his career in the Royal Australian Air Force. 
 
Age: 55  
 
Hometown: Melbourne, Victoria   
 
Current Town: Melbourne, Victoria 
 
What is the nature of your injury or illness?   
PTSD and other impairments that affect my day-to-day living.  
 
What role has sport played in your rehabilitation? 
Sport has been a huge part of my rehabilitation. I play wheelchair AFL, and I enjoy long‑distance swimming for my mental health. 
 
How have you stayed connected to sport? 
The Invictus Germany Sports Festival was a huge boost for my mental health, and getting involved in wheelchair AFL and basketball has been incredibly positive.  
 
How did it feel being told you will compete for Team Australia? 
I’m extremely proud and grateful to be participating alongside other veterans. My assistance dog will also benefit from seeing both of us engaging and connecting with the community.  
 
What will 'winning' look like for you at the Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026? 
Participating, enjoying the experience and helping other veterans. 

Wayne Hale

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LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO TILL THE INVICTUS AUSTRALIA SPORTS FESTIVAL 2026, PRESENTED BY ATCO! The Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026, Presented by ATCO, is nearly here. If you're in Perth, we'd love to see you there. On Saturday, head down to Scarborough Beach to cheer on competitors in Indoor Rowing, witness and experience the power of sport at the Community Sport Expo and soak up the Festival atmosphere. Register your interest for the Community Day! Link in bio. On Sunday, Pickleball and Sitting Volleyball take over Perth HPC, with free tickets available for spectators. Reserve your ticket, link in bio. Can't make it to Perth? You can still be part of the support team by taking a Virtual Seat, Row or Corporate Box through our Fill the Stands fundraiser. It's a simple way to show competitors that a whole community is behind them so they don't take on their next challenge alone. Link in bio! Whether you're there in person or supporting from afar, every bit of encouragement makes a difference.

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO TILL THE INVICTUS AUSTRALIA SPORTS FESTIVAL 2026, PRESENTED BY ATCO!

The Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026, Presented by ATCO, is nearly here.

If you`re in Perth, we`d love to see you there.

On Saturday, head down to Scarborough Beach to cheer on competitors in Indoor Rowing, witness and experience the power of sport at the Community Sport Expo and soak up the Festival atmosphere. Register your interest for the Community Day! Link in bio.

On Sunday, Pickleball and Sitting Volleyball take over Perth HPC, with free tickets available for spectators. Reserve your ticket, link in bio.

Can`t make it to Perth? You can still be part of the support team by taking a Virtual Seat, Row or Corporate Box through our Fill the Stands fundraiser. It`s a simple way to show competitors that a whole community is behind them so they don`t take on their next challenge alone. Link in bio!

Whether you`re there in person or supporting from afar, every bit of encouragement makes a difference. ...

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"It was only when I found Invictus that the positive change started." Today on World Mental Health Day, we recognise the importance of looking after the mental health and wellbeing of veterans and their families. For many veterans and family members, sport can play a powerful role in recovery and wellbeing. Cindy's story reflects what's possible when people find connection through sport. After facing some of her toughest moments, it was discovering the Invictus Movement and becoming part of a supportive community that helped her reconnect with herself and build a renewed sense of purpose. At Invictus Australia, we see every day how sport can bring people together, build confidence, strengthen connections and remind people they are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Veterans and their families can contact @OpenArmsPeers on 1800 011 046, while the general public can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

"It was only when I found Invictus that the positive change started."

Today on World Mental Health Day, we recognise the importance of looking after the mental health and wellbeing of veterans and their families.

For many veterans and family members, sport can play a powerful role in recovery and wellbeing.

Cindy`s story reflects what`s possible when people find connection through sport. After facing some of her toughest moments, it was discovering the Invictus Movement and becoming part of a supportive community that helped her reconnect with herself and build a renewed sense of purpose.

At Invictus Australia, we see every day how sport can bring people together, build confidence, strengthen connections and remind people they are not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Veterans and their families can contact @OpenArmsPeers on 1800 011 046, while the general public can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. ...

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