Legacy to host family fun day in Geelong

LEGACY Melbourne is giving Geelong residents the chance to learn more about services available to local veterans at its inaugural Geelong Family Fun Day.

The Sunday event, at Steampacket Gardens, will include educational stalls hosted by Geelong RSL, RSL Active Victoria, Invictus Victoria, Geelong Legacy, Defence and Veterans Legal Service and many other groups.

The free event will also include a sausage sizzle, live music, face painting and a petting farm.

Melbourne Legacy Veterans Liaison Officer, Adam Kent said the event would provide locals with a space to learn, connect and feel safe.

“Everyone has a link to the military in one way or another.

“This community event is designed to create social connection and bring everyone together to learn more about what support is out there for those who need it.

“Many veterans and people affected from the military space don’t like to engage and talk about it, but something like this can be a new opportunity for them to have their voices heard.

“The community is always so great on days like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and this is another occasion for people to band together.”

Mr Kent said the event will also aim to shed light on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Local people will be able to make a submission at the event.

“Whether you’re a veteran or not, the more opportunities we can have to come together and share stories and learnings, then the better chance we have of reducing the impact of negative mental health and suicide within our community.”

The family fun day event will run from 10am to 2pm.

For more information, contact [email protected]