Stories of Support

By creating opportunities for connection, confidence, and care, Melbourne Legacy helps children and young people from veteran families feel seen, supported, and hopeful about the future.

After her marriage breakdown, Shabina carried the weight of financial hardship, trauma and uncertainty while raising her daughter alone. Then Legacy stepped in.

Jasmine’s journey reflects the lasting impact of Melbourne Legacy’s commitment to supporting young people to thrive. Our youth camps continue to empower children of veterans to grow in confidence and discover their potential.

From losing her father to illness after World War II to becoming a Legatee herself decades later, Lesley Scott’s life embodies Melbourne Legacy’s enduring promise: supporting the families of veterans across generations.

Hannah is a daughter of two veterans who reached out to Legacy for support when the impact of her parents' service became too much to bear.

Everyone has a Legacy story. When Kath lost her mum, who had been involved in Melbourne Legacy since she was a child, she felt it was her time to Keep the Promise.