Wollongong and South Coast Legacy
Established in 1947, and extending from Helensburgh in the North to Bega in the South, the Club is comprised of 5 Groups located at Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay/Milton-Ulladulla, Narooma and Bega Valley. The Legacy Club of Wollongong & South Coast is dedicated to caring for the families of Veterans’ who have lost their life or health in service to our country.
Legacy’s caring and compassionate service supports 25,000 beneficiaries including 1,550 children and youth (0-26 years) and 850 beneficiaries with a disability.
Legacy is a voluntary organisation supported by veterans, servicemen and women, and volunteers drawn from all walks of life.
Legacy is dedicated to enhancing the lives and opportunities of our families through innovative and practical programs aimed at:
- the protection of individuals and families basic needs;
- advocating for their entitlements, rights and benefits;
- assisting families through bereavement; and
- helping people thrive, despite their adversity and loss.
How do I join? Please contact the Club on 02 4472 8617 or by email [email protected]. We will take some details, answer your questions and, if appropriate, seek a mutually convenient time to meet with you to complete an application for you to join Legacy as a Beneficiary, Legatee or a Friend of Legacy.
Services we provide
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.
Holidays and camps
Legacy holds annual recreational camps and holidays as a fundamental way of creating friendships and bonds.
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.
Our impact
79 years
79 Years of Service to the Wollongong & South Coast Community.
620 in our care
Currently care for 620 widows/dependants, with 61 volunteer/Legatees and 3 staff members.
Become part of a proud tradition
Being a Legatee is the most rewarding endeavour of my life. It makes me proud of my country when I see the enthusiasm and compassion volunteers bring to their roles as Legatees. I also see just how much enjoyment and fulfilment they get out of it.
Get Involved
Join our community and take action to support Legacy’s vision. There are so many ways to get involved.
