Gold Coast Legacy
Gold Coast Legacy provides support, advocacy and connection for veterans’ families across the Gold Coast. We work to ensure the families of our veterans are not disadvantaged and can live rich and meaningful lives. Learn more about our services, upcoming events and ways you can support Legacy through a gift in your Will.
Our Services
Claims Help
Legacy can assist families with filling out paperwork and making claims through Department of Veterans’ Affairs; as well as advocate to government on their behalf.
Assistance with claims
Legacy works to ensure our families receive the correct entitlements, rights and benefits at all times.
Support service referrals
If we are unable to provide the services needed, we are able to recommend specialist services that will provide the appropriate support.
Socialisation activities
From monthly morning teas to group social outings and annual celebrations, Legacy provides a regular means of social inclusion for those we support.
Community Visitors and Legatees
Legacy is a voluntary organisation founded on personal service. Throughout Australia, thousands of dedicated volunteers and members regularly visit or call those we support, ensuring they always have someone to lean on.
Be a friendly voice
Start a conversation in our contact centre by phoning our Legacy widow(er)s and encouraging them to attend social inclusion activities.
Support For Bereavement
Medical and health access support
Legacy may provide assistance to obtain mobility devices like wheelchairs and walkers and the provision of medical devices such as Personal Response Units to assist with independent living.
Emergency relief
In times of hardship, grief and loss, Legacy may step in to help families get back on their feet by assisting with emergency funds.
School-age education support
Legacy assists with education costs, school uniforms, laptops and much more. Legacy can help support after-school activities such as music, art, karate, or sports.
Tertiary education support
Legacy offers a range of scholarships to assist students with pursing further studies.
Holidays and camps
Legacy holds annual recreational camps and holidays as a fundamental way of creating friendships and bonds.