Legacy Australia

04/06/2026

It's World Environment Day - here's one from the archives! ♻️

During the Second World War, conserving resources was a necessity. Defence personnel embraced what we now call upcycling, finding creative ways to repurpose materials.

In one memorable example, members of the 2 Garrison Battalion crafted toys from scrap timber and donated them to the Legacy club in Woolloomooloo, NSW.

📸 AWM: 084039, Toys created by 2 Garrison Battalion. Photograph by James Tait, 1944.

04/06/2026

The next Play for Purpose raffle is open - have you got your tickets?

Every ticket you buy helps Legacy provide vital services to the families of our veterans. That could mean one more family in need is given the support they need to thrive ❤️

And while your impact is the real reward, this raffle puts you in the running to win a First Prize Pack worth $350,000.

Plus, supporters who buy a ticket by Wednesday 17 June 2026 (11.59pm AEST) will be entered into the Early Bird Bonus Draw for the chance to win a $10,000 VISA voucher.

https://ow.ly/5he750Z0Vxz

02/06/2026

Legacy Australia supports Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs new community questions page as a resource to finding accurate information about changes to veterans and families entitlements.

Looking for clear information on issues affecting the veteran community? DVA’s Community Questions Answered page covers common topics where there has been confusion or misinformation.

You can read and share it here: https://ow.ly/C1jr50Z6uw7

01/06/2026

For more than 100 years, Legacy has stood beside the families of our veterans. That tradition was built not on grand gestures alone, but on small acts of generosity - everyday people giving what they could.

As EOFY approaches, a gift of any size helps continue that legacy of care.

Make your tax‑deductible donation before 30 June and keep the promise alive.

legacy.com.au/donate

30/05/2026

On this day in 1942, three Japanese miniature submarines launched an attack in Sydney Harbour.

One of the submarines sunk HMAS Kuttabul and the attack led to the deaths of 21 sailors on board.

Lest We Forget.

📸 AWM 060696 - Several men watch as a Japanese midget two-man submarine is raised from the harbour bed.

29/05/2026

New art exhibition at the Anzac Memorial – Lustre🎨

Marking 85 years since the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete, Lustre showcases powerful works by contemporary Australian and New Zealand artists who retraced the footsteps of those who served.

Featuring art works and short films, the exhibition explores the landscapes, stories and lasting impressions of the campaign.

📅 Open until mid-July 2026
📍 Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park
🎟 Free entry

Full details 👉 anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/event/lustre

28/05/2026

We’re grateful to the Hawkesbury Veteran & Family Hub for welcoming Legacy into their community.

From Monday 1 June, our team will be onsite on the first Monday of every month. Drop in to say hello and learn about our services ❤️

We’re pleased to welcome Legacy to the Hawkesbury Veteran & Family Hub.

📅 Starting Monday 1 June, Legacy will be onsite the first Monday of every month.

For over 100 years, Legacy has supported veteran families with personalised services including social connection, financial assistance and education support. ❤️

👉 Drop in, meet the team and learn how they can support you or your family.

26/05/2026

It is National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June), a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

This year's theme is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation.

Legacy acknowledges all First Nations people, including the thousands who played an important role in Australia's military history. We recognise their service and sacrifice.

25/05/2026

Georgie was thrust into unimaginable grief when her husband Steven, a 43-year-old Navy petty officer and marine technician with 20 years of service, died suddenly from a blood clot in his lungs.

“I feared my daughter and I would be without any support or even a home, and I didn’t even know where to begin to ask for help.”

Legacy’s recent eligibility change removed the requirement for operational service, allowing us to support more veterans’ families.

And while Georgie and her young daughter, Sybella, came into Legacy’s care before this expansion, their story reflects the kind of life‑changing hardships that newly eligible families will be facing too.

Your support this tax time can help us ensure they are not alone 🩵

legacy.com.au/donate

21/05/2026

Your Year to Volunteer! 🙋🏻‍♀️

This year's National Volunteer Week theme invites you to make 2026 a year of meaningful volunteer involvement, in ways that work for you.

Volunteering looks different for everyone, and there are so many ways you can help Legacy keep the promise to the families of those who served our country.

Many of our programs and services depend on volunteers, to enable us to continue to make a difference to the lives of these families.

You can learn more at our website and keep an eye on our socials for upcoming opportunities 🤝 https://ow.ly/1pZo50YUln6