Your donation means we never have to say "no" when a veteran asks for help.
When a veteran reaches out in crisis, they need an immediate response. Your support today ensures that Wounded Heroes can continue answering the call 24/7, providing life-saving assistance to veterans and their families.
19 years
supporting veterans
38,000+
military families helped
24/7
crisis response, within 60 minutes
Answering the Call, Every Single Day
A veteran or family reaches out every hour, and we answer 24/7, with no government funding.
We are Australia's only national, 24/7 first-response veteran charity. Operating entirely independent of government funding, we rely completely on the generosity of everyday Australians. We are on the front lines providing immediate financial, emotional, and crisis support to veterans and their families when they need it most. Your support is the direct impact we make every day.
24/7
supporting veterans
5,800
veterans and families helped last year
100%
of your gift goes to frontline crisis response
From Living in a Car to Rebuilding a Life
"A veteran in rural northern Queensland found himself homeless and living out of his car after his vehicle registration expired—leaving him isolated with no way to access vital services or support.
Wounded Heroes stepped in immediately to issue an unregistered vehicle permit, allowing him to safely make his way to Cairns. From there, the team at RSL Queensland provided three nights of emergency accommodation and helped connect him with local housing programs.
To ensure he didn't fall through the cracks, Wounded Heroes then funded an additional six nights of accommodation, bridging the gap until a more permanent solution became available. Today, this veteran has moved into his own unit—a fresh start made possible through teamwork, compassion, and timely support."
100% goes to frontline crisis response. Tax-deductible (DGR). Secure checkout.
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Switch your coffee. Change a veteran's life.
Your support today means Wounded Heroes can continue answering the call when a veteran needs help.
100% goes to frontline crisis response.
ACTS OF SERVICE
The 'Acts of Service' Series
We’ve partnered with Love Stories and Are Media to bring you Acts of Service—a special content series dedicated to sharing the raw, real, and inspiring stories of our veterans and the families who stand beside them.
We believe that by giving these heroes a voice, we can raise vital awareness, foster community understanding, and drive urgent support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
YOUR IMPACT
Help Answer the Next Call
Choose how you want to make an impact. Whether it's a one-off gift or an ongoing commitment, every contribution helps us provide urgent, on-the-ground support.
Veteran Stories
Stories of Resilience
Behind every call for help is a story of courage, sacrifice, and family. Explore the journeys of the veterans we support and see the real-life impact of your generosity.
Veteran Stories
The Australian Women’s Weekly Love Stories in partnership with Wounded Heroes Australia.
Testimony
"Wounded Heroes Australia is one of the organisations that can help us out once we have transitioned or while we're currently serving in Defence. I found the equine program extremely beneficial.” — Michael, recently retired Veteran
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Together we can answer every call.
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