Sky News Australia has entered into a media partnership with Soldier On, Australia’s only national holistic support services provider for national service personnel and their families.
Sky News Australia and Soldier On have announced a media partnership to provide support and enable current and ex-serving veterans and their families to thrive.
Soldier On is Australia’s only national fully integrated and holistic support services provider for our national service personnel and their families, reaching more than 6,000 Australian veterans and their families.
The not-for-profit group provides a range of mental health and wellbeing services, employment support and education programs, as well as activities focused on connections with family, friends, and the broader community.
“Soldier On is thrilled to welcome Sky News as an official media partner. Sky News has been an active supporter of the veteran community and Soldier On for many years and we look forward to collaborating further through this significant partnership,” Soldier On CEO, Ivan Slavich, said.
“With this partnership, Soldier On will not only be able to enhance the delivery of its support services, but also enhance the national conversation of prominent veterans’ affairs, bringing greater awareness and acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by our service personnel and their families, their struggles and their triumphs,” Mr Slavich added.
Sky News Australia Chief Executive Officer Paul Whittaker acknowledged the “varied experiences of our service personnel and acknowledge the need for greater support services for veterans and their families”.
“In partnering with Soldier On, we hope to enable more veterans and their families to thrive with positive and impactful assistance in all aspects of their lives. We are proud to be partnering with Soldier On and will continue to shine a light on the issues facing our veteran community to encourage important national conversations and meaningful outcomes,” Mr Whittaker said.
On Tuesday November 9, Soldier On will be holding a 24-hour Australia-wide campaign “Stronger Together” to raise much-needed funds to expand its services around the country and ensure that all defence families across Australia are supported.
Commencing 10am Tuesday November 9, for 24 hours every dollar donated to Soldier On will be matched by corporate partners – doubling donations and helping veterans to get counselling, find jobs, scholarships and other life-changing opportunities after their service.
You can find out more about the initiative here.
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