Buy a badge and help us support the families of our veterans this Legacy Week 30 August – 5 September.

The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940’s and is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country.

The Legacy badge is a special emblem of support for our veterans’ families, symbolising our nation’s greatest values of mateship, compassion and fairness.

Legacy badges may be little but the funds they raise make a big impact in the lives of our veterans’ families.

Legacy Week is a time to give back to the families of those who have given so much.

Before reading about ways to support Legacy, please read Kathryn’s story to find out more about how Legacy help to look after our veterans’ families.

Kathryn and Imogen

“I was in a fog of shock and grief. It was then that I entered Legacy House… their incredible support allowed me to grieve and be a parent.”

“I am Kathryn. I am a mother, an Army Officer, a war veteran and in 2017, I became a war widow.

Three years ago, my husband of 10 years became increasingly violent. Like myself, he had a long career as an Army Officer and had served three tours overseas. He had experienced a terrible and largely secret battle with chronic pain, depression, and PTSD.

In the days before he took his life, I managed to escape with our then two-year-old daughter Imogen.

Bereft, traumatised and battered, I entered Legacy House.

Legacy found me legal, financial, welfare and social support. They put me in touch with other widows and found activities for Imogen to join with other kids who had also lost their father.”

“They found me a beautiful Legacy family.”

Kathryn believes that she owes so much to Legacy for their unwavering support, in everything we do, we owe a debt of gratitude to generous friends like you.

If Kathryn’s story can show you the true value of your donations, please support us by making an online donation today.

With your help, we can continue to support families who come to us in their darkest moment and give hope to provide them with a new life.

Today, Legacy supports 52,000 widows, widowers and families and we need your help to continue making an impact.

Get Involved

Whether you make a tax-deductible donation, buy a badge, fundraise for Legacy or Volunteer during Legacy week, your compassion will touch the lives of our veterans’ families and give back to the families of those who have given so much.

Donate or buy a badge

Help us to continue providing emotional and financial support to the families of our fallen or injured veterans by buying a little badge during Legacy Week or donating online today.

Volunteers will be selling badges during Legacy Week in shopping centres, on the street and at other locations across Australia. Keep an eye out and buy yours during Legacy Week or make an online donation today.

Make a donation

Fundraise for Legacy

From BBQs to morning teas or a Legacy Badge Tray in your school or workplace, there are so many ways you can make a big impact this Legacy Week.

Once you’ve chosen a fundraising activity, use the link below to register your activity with Legacy. We’re here to help and will be in touch with everything you need to kick start your Legacy Week fundraising.

Register Fundraising

Volunteer with Legacy

It would not be possible for Legacy to raise funds to support the widows, widowers and families across Australia without the help of our dedicated volunteers.

You can help make a difference by volunteering to sell badges during Legacy Week. Volunteering is a great way to build connections and give back to the families of those who have given so much!

volunteer

In 1923 Legacy made a promise to help veterans’ families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. It was a simple promise that Legacy keeps today; providing the same stability, guidance and assistance that a partner would normally provide to his or her family.

Today, Legacy supports 52,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country.

Our work can mean a child gets an education and a fair go, a widow is not disadvantaged and alone and a family is not torn apart by the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress or other physiological injuries.

Since the Legacy promise was made by a soldier to his dying mate in the trenches of WW1 “To look after the missus and the kids” Legacy has supported Australian Defence Force families in times of great need.

We need your help to ensure the promise lives on for our veterans’ families.

Register to Fundraise

Make an impact today and register your fundraiser for Legacy.

From BBQs to morning teas, there are so many ways to support the families of our fallen and injured veterans– sign up here to access resources, plus fundraising support and help.