Playing For Their Lives One of Melbourne Legacy’s most unique possessions is somewhat worn violin which belonged POW Roy Arnel.   After Roy’s incarceration in Changi Prison Camp in 1942 a thoughtful Chinese threw it over the wall where he was able to retrieve it, and for the next three and half years it was played in [...]

PLANT A SEED OF HOPE NURTURE A FAMILY'S GROWTH For more than 95 years, Melbourne Legacy have helped the families of those who have served to put down deep roots and establish a robust foundation on which to secure their future. We nurture growth and provide the support needed to intertwine them to the community. [...]

CHANGE YOUR LIFE…START A GRATITUDE JAR Having a gratitude jar has proven benefits, it opens doors to relationships, as well as improving health, sleep, self-esteem and mental strength. The mind tends to find the negatives easier than it finds the positives. A gratitude jar is a simple way to change the way you view your life. [...]

Trent’s Story of Resilience and Triumph You’d never know it if you met him today, but Trent has faced a series of challenges that are unfortunately all too common for the children of those brave men and women who have served our country. The son of a Royal Australian Air Force member, Trent had his [...]