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How we help

We ensure that no spouse or child of a veteran suffers financially and socially after the death or serious injury of their loved one.

A century of service to
our veterans’
families.

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 more than 30,000 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.

Who we help

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.

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.

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Aging and vulnerable widows

Aging and vulnerable widows

Legacy ensures that widows are not disadvantaged by their partner’s service. Every effort is made to ensure they have similar opportunities to those they would have had if their partner had not passed away.

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Dependants with disabilities

Dependants with disabilities

When a young child or adult with a disability is dependant on a veteran, Legacy will be there to assist them through their lives.

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Our work

Legacy works to ensure we can help our veterans’ families grow and thrive, despite their adversity and loss.

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Relieving financial hardship

We are there in times of hardship, providing financial support. We provide for basic needs, and advocate for their rights and benefits.

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Social connection services

We are there in times of loss and grief, providing ongoing social support to those we serve.

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Providing developmental opportunities

We are there for the long term, providing for the educational and development goal of families.

Seeking support?

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.

Our impact

Nationally, Legacy supports our veterans’ families through the help and dedication of volunteers and local communities.

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3000 

Dedicated Legatees working every day.

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44

Active clubs across Australia,
and 1 in London.

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101

Years of service to our cause.

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More than 30,000

Veterans’ families currently receiving support.

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The Beckwith Family

At Legacy we provide support through: Providing relief for financial hardship Advocating for entitlements Helping families thrive despite their loss Assisting with children’s education and development

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The Craig Family

Jessica lost her husband, a Navy sailor, when her son was just nine months old. “I’d never felt so much pain in my life.” Help came knocking at her door in the same week of Peter’s death – through Legacy.

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News & Events

Read more on the latest ways we’re supporting our veterans’ families in local communities across Australia.

Get involved

Your support will touch the lives of partners and children of veterans, and honour the service of their loved ones who served our nation.

Donate

Your gift provides essential social and financial services.

 

Fundraise

Give back to the families of those who have given so much. 

 

Join

Our work would not be possible without our members.