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Wounded Heroes Launches Veteran Centre in Townsville

Opening 9 September 2025

Townsville, QLD – Wounded Heroes Australia is proud to announce the opening of the Wounded Heroes Veteran Centre Townsville on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

Modelled on the highly successful Veteran Centre in Ipswich, the Townsville facility will provide a lifeline of immediate crisis support for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. Services include emergency financial relief, housing assistance for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and pathways to long-term stability and wellbeing.

The Centre’s sustainability will be driven by two key community hubs:

• Wounded Heroes OpShop – offering affordable goods while generating vital funds for frontline crisis support.
• Jim’s Café – a welcoming social space designed to bring together veterans, families, and the wider community.

“Townsville has one of the largest Defence communities in the country. The Veteran Centre will ensure no veteran or family member is left behind in their hour of need,” said Martin Shaw, President.

Wounded Heroes is also proud to welcome Frosty Mango, Mal’s Pies, Galactic Donuts, and Lamberts as community partners in this important initiative. Their support demonstrates the strength of local businesses in rallying behind our vulnerable veterans.

Connecting Veterans and Families

The Centre will act as a safe and supportive hub where veterans and their families can connect, share, and heal. Whether facing an immediate crisis or simply seeking a sense of belonging, the Townsville Veteran Centre will stand ready to help.

About Wounded Heroes Australia

Wounded Heroes Australia is a national charity providing 24/7 crisis support to ADF members, veterans, and their families. Our mission is to ensure no veteran is left homeless, hungry, or without hope. Through financial relief, housing assistance, and mental health support, we work tirelessly to provide immediate help when it is needed most.

Media Contact: Martin Shaw – 0402084460 E: martin@woundedheroes.org.au

Address: Shop 20, 36-48 Kings Road, Hyde Park, Qld 4812

Op Shop

Discover pre-loved treasures, clothing, homewares and more at our community Op Shop - all while helping veterans in crisis.

Every dollar spent helps fund 24/7 support for current and former ADF members and their families.

Jim's Cafe

Great coffee. Good food. Even better purpose.

Jim’s Café is a welcoming space for veterans, families, and the local community to connect. Every meal, every cuppa directly supports Wounded Heroes' frontline services for those who've served.

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