The Community of Albany has embraced this initiative with great enthusiasm and genuine concern for the welfare of our veterans and their families proving through their actions that community spirit is alive and well in rural Australia.
The words of our following veterans are proof of the value that this program holds for those in need and serve not only as inspiration for the community but also as a message of hope for other ADF veterans, members and their families.
“ In December 2023 my family and I were granted the opportunity to be the Beneficiaries of the Albany at Ease program. We were welcomed with some wonderful gifts all donated by the generous local community. So many people thanking myself and my families sacrifices to our country, which I cannot put in words how humbling this was. The hospitality was overwhelming and very emotionally received.
I cannot fault the program, it's organisers and the generous community of Albany. I would strongly recommend anyone who is eligible to access the Albany at Ease program to do so. The most important lesson I learned from this experience was its ok to take time out to recharge. So much so was our amazing holiday that my family and I will be returning to Albany again this December to camp at Emu Bay.
Again, thank you doesn't seem enough. ”
“ Our family was nominated to be a part of this very special program, where the local community comes together to provide respite for Veterans, First Responders and their families in beautiful Albany.
We are so grateful and appreciative that we were nominated and able to attend this respite vacation where we were able to rest, restore, recharge and reconnect with our family. Thank you so much to Albany At Ease for the generosity. “
