September 30, 2025
Invictus Australia and True Grit Revitalise a Powerful Partnership
Invictus Australia and True Grit have formalised their community partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a shared commitment to supporting the wellbeing, inclusion, and connection of Australia’s defence community through sport.
True Grit operates a military inspired obstacle course, having been created by members of the Australian Special Forces. Providing transformation through sport, It is the perfect mix of physical and mental challenge delivered through fun, fitness and friends to give racers of all ages and fitness levels a sense of achievement and accomplishment.
This Community Partnership reflects the shared vision of Invictus Australia and True Grit to harness the power of sport as a vehicle for connection, purpose, and community. Both organisations recognise the wide-ranging mental and physical benefits of sport and fitness activities, while also fostering inclusion, and creating a strong sense of identity, belonging and community.
True Grit, renowned for its challenging and exhilarating obstacle course races, will provide dedicated waves at each event exclusively for members of ‘Team Veteran’ (established by Invictus Australia). These waves will provide veterans with a platform to showcase their resilience, camaraderie and unconquered spirit, fostering a supportive environment that celebrates their achievements.
This renewed partnership comes with the fast approaching True Grit WA event to be held on 11 & 12 October 2025 on the banks of the beautiful Blackwood River. Already in 2025 Team Veteran have participated in all True Grit events held in NSW, SA, and QLD. This relationship with True Grit demonstrates the sustainable, national impact Invictus Australia can generate locally following support from the international Invictus brand, providing a lasting legacy in Australia.
Invictus Australia CEO, Michael Hartung OAM, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This renewed partnership between Invictus Australia and True Grit is a testament a relationship built upon a shared belief in the indomitable spirit of our veterans. With True Grit, we will be able to create further opportunities around the country for more veterans to experience the sense of achievement felt by completing a True Grit course. I am delighted to announce this partnership with True Grit and thank them for their commitment to supporting Australian veterans.”
“True Grit feels an incredible amount of pride and honour to continue our partnership with Invictus Australia. Our courses are inspired by the incredible feats and spirit of our military personnel,” said Tom Gilmartin, True Grit Managing Director. “It is our veterans resilience and determination that inspires us, and through this ongoing partnership, we can aide Invictus Australia in their brilliant work of empowering veterans and their families on their journey of recovery, wellness or reintegration.”
This unique partnership is a collective effort to promote physical fitness, mental resilience, and community integration among veterans, ultimately fostering an environment where they can thrive.
Veterans who wish to join Team Veteran, powered by Invictus Australia, you can email us at support@invictusaustralia.org, or check out the upcoming True Grit events here.
Looking to get involved in sport in your region? Connect with our staff through your regions Facebook group or email support@invictusaustralia.org.
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