This Remembrance Day, leading veteran support organisation Soldier On urges Australians to honour service with action, to help support veterans who sometimes face their toughest battles after service.
The Soldier On 2025 Remembrance Day Appeal will raise vital funds for critical programs that provide veterans and their families with psychological support, employment and education opportunities, social connection – and renewed purpose.
Jason Isaac, a former Combat Engineer in the Australian Army, is one of the many veterans who these life-saving programs have helped.
‘Defence was the only thing I knew, since I joined at 17," Jason said.
"After an injury in service and a sudden medical discharge, I felt like I had no purpose, and it was very lonely.
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"I thought I was the only one feeling this way.
"I didn’t realise thousands of us were struggling.
"At one point, I thought it’d be easier for my family if I just wasn’t here anymore.
"I didn’t see a way forward.
"I was in constant physical pain from my injury, yes.
"But my mental health was just getting worse and worse."
It was a tipping point for Jason that led him to reach out to Soldier On and rediscover hope.
"Even though I couldn’t put on the uniform anymore, I could still serve my community," Jason said.
"That gave me a reason to keep going."
Today, Jason is a proud member of the Soldier On team, sharing support and understanding with other veterans.
In the lead-up to 11 November, he is keen to see the Soldier On Remembrance Day Appeal motivate Australians to do more than reflect on the past.
"It’s so important that Australians understand the challenges veterans face after service," he said.
Soldier On CEO Paul Singer said the appeal enables Australians to honour the fallen and stand beside the living.
"Remembrance is powerful, but it is even more powerful when we take action," Paul said.
"Your kind gift ensures veterans and their families, like Jason’s, are not left to face isolation, poor mental health, or loss of identity alone.
"By donating to our 2025 Soldier On Remembrance Day Appeal, you help fund much-needed support initiatives and practical programs that deliver life-changing – and life-saving – opportunities."
