How We Help
Who We Help
At Melbourne Legacy, we are dedicated to supporting the families of veterans who have given so much in service to our country. Behind every act of service lies a family, and we ensure no one is left behind when facing the challenges that come with sacrifice.
We Support the Families of Veterans
Melbourne Legacy offers a range of professional services, programs and events aimed at ensuring the people we help are connected to a community that empowers them to grow and overcome the challenges of service-related impact.
We support the families of veterans who have died or become incapacitated through their service or its aftermath.
Every beneficiary we support is different. Our professional case management team and experienced Legatee volunteers can help identify the support each individual may need. We help eligible:
Young Families & Children
The impact of a veteran’s service can be profound and traumatic for families and can often last a lifetime. Melbourne Legacy works to ensure that families are supported through the challenging transition and into a place of sustainable, post-traumatic growth. We can assist young families and children with:
- Providing relief through financial hardship
- Advocating for entitlements
- Assisting with children’s education, development and social connection
- Navigating referral pathways to important support services
Older Widows
Many of the people we support are older widows who lost their partner in conflicts prior to 1991. Melbourne Legacy has provided services and assistance to this cohort for many years, ensuring that our widows don’t face the ongoing impacts of their veteran’s service and can live full and connected lives despite their loss. We offer widows:
- Social connection experiences through groups, events and outings
- Assistance for ongoing home living
- Referral pathways to health and wellbeing care providers
- Relief from financial hardship
Dependants With Disabilities
When a child or adult with a disability is dependant on the care of a veteran who has been killed or incapacitated through service, Melbourne Legacy will be there to assist them throughout their lives. We maintain regular contact to offer guidance on medical and social matters, helping them make informed decisions across all areas of their lives. To foster inclusion and connection, we organise frequent outings tailored to their mobility and interests, ensuring they remain socially engaged and have access to the same opportunities as others. We offer:
- Lifelong care and support
- Social connection through outings and groups
- Skills for lifestyle independence
- Pathways to relevant professional services
Eligibility criteria
When you get in touch with us, the professional case managers at Melbourne Legacy will identify your eligibility to receive our support.
If you do not meet our eligibility criteria, we are committed to ensuring you are linked with a service that can support you.
Eligible families of veterans who have been killed or incapacitated through their service will need to provide:
Proof of the veteran’s service
Proof of the veteran’s incapacity
Proof of relationship to the veteran
(bereaved partner, partner, child, young person or kin carer)
For More Information
For more information, please get in touch with our team at csv@legacymelb.com.au
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Our Work
Melbourne Legacy has supported the families of veterans for over a century.
Our Story
Legacy was born from the deep bonds of camaraderie formed on the battlefield