Rebuilding Connection Through Grappling
Veterans Grappling Foundation is an Australian charity supporting veteran recovery through structured, community-based physical activity.
What We Do
Purpose Built for Veteran Recovery
Veterans Grappling Foundation delivers structured wellbeing programs that rebuild physical confidence, social connection, and a lasting sense of community for veterans and first responders across Australia.
The Ground Work Program
A 12-month structured wellbeing program that takes veterans from their first session to full community integration. Qualified coaches. Dedicated peer mentors. Real outcomes.
Wellness Camps
Multi-day residential experiences bringing veterans together for physical training, personal development, and genuine connection in a supported environment.
Community Network
A national network of affiliated clubs providing veterans with a place to train, belong, and grow. Supported by coaches and mentors who understand the journey from service to civilian life.
The Ground Work Program
A 12-Month Journey
When a veteran loses connection to community, no amount of clinical intervention replaces the feeling of belonging somewhere. The Ground Work Program rebuilds that connection through structured, progressive physical activity, moving veterans from isolation into an established local community over 12 months.
Wellness Camps
Where Community Is Built
VGF Wellness Camps bring veterans together for multi-day residential experiences focused on physical training, personal development, and genuine human connection.
Each camp is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team including qualified coaches, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and psychologists. Sessions take place on and off the mats, covering physical preparation, mental resilience, recovery, and goal setting.
Camps are open to veterans with a DVA White or Gold Card. If you are interested in attending a camp or supporting our program, get in touch.
From Our Community
“The Veterans Grappling Foundation has been a lifeline for my mental and physical wellbeing. The challenges I faced in my service left lasting impacts on my body and mind, but this foundation gave me an outlet to heal and grow. Training alongside others who understand the unique struggles of veterans has been empowering and therapeutic.”
Aneesh Singh, Veteran and First Responder
Support Our Mission
Help a Veteran Find Their Community
Your contribution directly funds veteran participation in The Ground Work Program. Every dollar goes toward coaching, peer mentorship, and building lasting community connections for those who have served.
All donations are tax-deductible. VGF is an ACNC registered charity with DGR endorsement.
Supporting veteran recovery through structured community sport and connection since 2021.
Organisation
Veterans Grappling Foundation Ltd · ABN 91 647 344 965 · ACNC Registered Charity · DGR Endorsed · Est. 2021
info@veteransgrappling.org.au