About Us
Tim and Dean joined the Royal Australian Air Force as 17 year old apprentices.
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Serving just under 10 years each, they've enjoyed success in their respective civilian careers, in global executive roles spanning data, insights, transformation and commercial and general management operations.
They've also launched a number of successful start ups together, from an app that launched in the USA to a beer brand raising funds for Veterans.
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Some great achievements have been balanced with their own lived experience of Veteran health and social challenges, all of which underpins a new approach to solving the Veteran crisis.
Our Mission
To educate organisations and the broader community about the unique challenges that our Veterans face, and in doing so, help to decrease risks and increase opportunities for current and former members of the Australian Defence Forces.
Our Vision
To enlist the entire Australian community to help improve the health and wellbeing of Veterans and ultimately, save lives.
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Solving the issues impacting our Veterans is not a Government responsibility - it's a community one.
The term "Veteran" refers to anyone who has served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Veterans can be found in every corner of our country, and their contributions continue long after they take off their uniforms.
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According to the 2021 Census:
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there were more than 580,000 Australians who have served in the ADF
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1 in 20 households had at least one person who had served, or still does
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Veterans were 40% more likely to volunteered within their community than the rest of the population
Although many of the health and social issues that Veterans face can be directly linked to their service, the transition back into civilian life can be more hazardous. This can be for a variety of reasons, but most common ones include:
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Translating their military experiences into ways that are recognisable to civilian employers often leads to difficulty finding a job after leaving the ADF
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Veterans move to all parts of the country upon leaving the ADF. Often, they have limited local networks or connections, if any.
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Many Veterans have a strong sense of 'purpose' whilst serving, which is lost when transitioning into civilian communities that may not offer the same sense of connection
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Veteran Friendly Australia is committed to helping communities better understand how they can help improve outcomes for our Veterans.
Whether a Government department, local business, community organisation or an individual, we can all play a role in creating opportunities or decreasing risks.
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Find out how you can play your part.