REDARC Defence & Space (RDS) has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Legacy Club of South Australia & Broken Hill (Legacy SA&BH) to deliver targeted support for veterans’ families and reinforce a shared commitment to those who have sacrificed in service to Australia. The partnership is centred on Legacy’s longstanding promise to care for the partners and children of veterans who have given their lives or health through physical or mental incapacitation. Today, Legacy SA&BH supports more than 2,400 families, including 102 children.
RDS will establish the Legacy REDARC Resilience Program, a dedicated initiative that will provide practical support and mental health resources to the partners of veterans who have died or become incapacitated as a result of their service. The program draws on the concept of resilience, a principle embedded in both engineering and everyday life. Just as REDARC products are tested to perform in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, dust and vibration, the program aims to help participants build the skills and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges.
Mental resilience is the ability to adapt, remain steady and recover from adversity. The Legacy REDARC Resilience Program will provide meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection and personal growth through:
- Therapeutic Art Sessions: Creative opportunities for expression, communication and conversation that support mental wellbeing and resilience.
- Lived Experience Luncheons: Opportunities for women to share a meal, build social connections and hear from speakers with lived experience of mental illness.
The partnership also recognises the strong connection both organisations share with South Australia and the local defence community. As Legacy SA&BH approaches its centenary in 2028, REDARC Defence & Space will support the milestone by funding up to six Legacy Centenary Benches. Located across regional South Australia and Broken Hill, the benches will provide a lasting reminder of Legacy’s contribution to veterans’ families and the ongoing support provided by the broader community.
Anthony Kittel, Managing Director of REDARC Defence & Space, said the partnership reflects the organisation’s commitment to supporting the people behind Australia’s defence community. “Resilience is a value that underpins everything we do at REDARC. Through this partnership, we can support families who have faced significant challenges and help create meaningful opportunities for connection, wellbeing and community support.”
Dan Demaria, CEO of Legacy Club of South Australia & Broken Hill said: “The Legacy Club of South Australia & Broken Hill has served the families of those who served for almost 100 years. We cannot do our work without the support of corporate partners such as REDARC Defence & Space and we thank them for their generous support of our community.”
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