Pop Saari was recently asked why he was volunteering so much time and effort into our "Camp Courage" site and our fundraisers.
Here is his answer:
"There are a few reasons why I decided to volunteer my time to the 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation, and in no particular order, they are as follows:
For approx. 30 years of my working life, I was paid by the Australian Government, that is you, the taxpayer. Our lives are about giving…
Why I’m so passionate about the area of Mental Health – Katrina Cox (Manager – Program Services)
I was asked to write a blog on “ Why I’m so passionate about the area of Mental Health”, this seemed an easy question and I know I am passionate about it, but putting it into words was something I had to think about. I started my Nursing Career in NZ as an Aged Care Nurse, then I moved…
What a different Anzac Day we had for 2020!
The thoughts and appreciation of the 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation and all those involved with the Foundation went out to all those within the Australian Military Family and their respective families on this special day.
“Nasho” Vietnam Vet and Founder of 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation, Gerry Garard, spent the morning of Anzac Day 2020 “Lighting up the Dawn” at the entrance to where the Foundation is planning to…
Following outstanding results from our inaugural “Triumph over Trauma” Program, we are now conducting a second live-in program from August 26 to September 6.
Only a small number of places are still available.
This is an 11 day, live-in, rehabilitation type program, delivered in a rural environment in the Scenic Rim. It comprises evidence-based and evidence-informed sessions and activities, specifically for military and first responder personnel, past and present, who are suffering and struggling with PTSD and…
Gerry Garard talks to the Queensland Times about the unique rural retreat that the Foundation aims to build on this idyllic parcel of land in South-East Queensland’s Scenic Rim.
Gerry explains how this will be the setting for a world’s best practice program for military and emergency services personnel, past and present, who suffer from post-traumatic stress and related conditions.
The 11 day, live-in Triumph Over Trauma program is lead by an experienced clinical psychologist. It combines evidence-based…
4 Aussie Heroes’ Camp Courage Rural Retreat has just scored a major victory with the Palaszczuk Government streamlining its assessment.
Minister for Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, Cameron Dick, who has been a long time supporter of the program’s aims to provide rehabilitation for War veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD, announced that Camp Courage’s assessment would now proceed through a streamlined Ministerial Infrastructure Designation.
“Ministerial Infrastructure Designations are an efficient, coordinated process used to assist the…
Planning for the 2018 “Pedals ‘n Medals” charity bike ride is well underway. Both our wonderful sponsors and cyclists are busy getting ready for the 2018 bike ride through the beautiful Scenic Rim region.
The ride will take off from Mount Tamborine and wind 275kms through the amazing scenery of the region and back to Mount Tamborine.
We are pleased to again have Kent Williams and his team from entoure back on board to take care of…
Monday 25th of June saw our first “Shambolic Golfaholic” charity Golf Day for 2018. A full field took on the wonderful Keperra Country Golf Club course early on a crisp morning. It was particularly great to have a number of returning teams from our 2017 series in attendance. We are very focussed on building a strong community around the Foundation who are able to show their support in their preferred way ……….. and for a…
