Young families & children
From the time of bereavement, Legacy is on hand to provide practical and emotional support. A Legatee will be allocated to assist and mentor the family.
Find out moreWe ensure that no spouse or child of a veteran suffers financially and socially after the death or serious injury of their loved one.
Legacy is an iconic Australian charity dedicated to supporting the families of deceased and seriously injured veterans. We are one of the only organisations in the world that does this important work.
For over 100 years, Legacy has helped hundreds of thousands of Australian widows, families and children of soldiers who have lost their lives or health during or following service in all conflicts since World War I to Iraq.
With the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, known as Legatees, Legacy currently supports around 40,000 widows, children and dependants across the nation.
Legacy cares for more than 30,000 beneficiaries including 1,400 children and youth (0-26 years) and 900 beneficiaries with a disability.
Legacy cares for the families of Australian Defence Force men and women who have lost their lives or their health as a result of their service.
From the time of bereavement, Legacy is on hand to provide practical and emotional support. A Legatee will be allocated to assist and mentor the family.
Find out moreLegacy works to ensure we can help our veterans’ families grow and thrive, despite their adversity and loss.
We are there in times of hardship, providing financial support. We provide for basic needs, and advocate for their rights and benefits.
We are there in times of loss and grief, providing ongoing social support to those we serve.
We are there for the long term, providing for the educational and development goal of families.
We try to help as many people as we can, however our services do differ in different parts of Australia and specific criteria must be met. This is determined by each club of Legacy.
Nationally, Legacy supports our veterans’ families through the help and dedication of volunteers and local communities.
Dedicated Legatees working every day.
Active clubs across Australia,
and 1 in London.
Years of service to our cause.
Veterans’ families currently receiving support.
Read more on the latest ways we’re supporting our veterans’ families in local communities across Australia.
Your support will touch the lives of partners and children of veterans, and honour the service of their loved ones who served our nation.