Happy #VeteransHealthWeek everyone – We have a busy week planned in the community: On Tuesday we’ll have a stall at the Townsville Seniors Lifestyle Expo & visiting Micare (Horseshoe Bay) for a presentation. On Saturday, come find us at the Townsville RSL Veteran Health Expo where we’ll have some clinicians to answer all your health questions.

Looking for some more VHW activities to get moving this week?

We’ve listed a few events happening in and around Townsville  The events below are free to take part and have been created with COVID-19 restrictions in mind, with many designed to allow for physical distancing. Please note that some events require prior bookings/RSVP’s – For a full list of events with the most up to date information visit 2021 Veterans’ Health Week Events

Monday 18 Oct

  • Swiss 8 ‘A BBQ to Remember’ | 11:00am

    Hosted by: RAAF Townsville & Ross Island Barracks
    During Veterans’ Health Week and leading up to Remembrance Day, our veteran-led tribe is hosting a national BBQ campaign, for Australians to pause, remember, come together. To register or host a BBQ, find out more at https://swiss8.org/bbqtoremember
    Ingham Road, Garbutt | anthony@swiss8.org 0449 083 510

  • Wheelchair rugby leauge come and try sessions and BBQ | 5:30pm

    Hosted by: Mates4Mates Townsville & Wheelchair Rugby League
    The event will be hosted by Mates4Mates in conjunction with the Wheelchair Rugby League Australia. The event will be open to all veterans and their families and is suitable for beginners. Due to catering and COVID restrictions, numbers need to be limited. RSVP req.
    40 Anne Street Aitkenvale QLD | marcia.morgan@mates4mates.org 07 4771 9600

Tuesday 19 Oct

  • Townsville Sub Branch Let’s Get Moving Physical Event | 10:30am

    Hosted by: Australian War Widows Queensland
    Townsville Group will host a “Let’s Get Physical’ event during VHW. The event will bring the sub branch members together in the spirit of friendship and will include an informative talk on exercise for seniors by an OT of Physical Therapist. RSVP req.
    Townsville RSL, 139 Charters Road, Townsville | rachel@warwidowsqld.org.au 07 3846 7706

  • Group Exercise Physiologist Classes | 2:00pm

    Hosted by: The Oasis Townsville
    2 sessions per week @ 60 minutes each for 4 weeks with an Senior Exercise Physiologist. Group classes would involve mat work which would include stretching, Pilates, etc. RSVP req.
    20 Darter Street Oonoonba, The Village | wellbeingpm@theoasistownsville.org.au 07 4759 8777

Wednesday 20 Oct

  • Morning Tea | 9:30am

    Hosted by: Totally & Permanently Disabled Ex-Servicepersons Association (TSV) Inc
    A morning tea to promote physical activity for members who do not normally leave their residence. RSVP req.
    The Strand Townsville the Coffee Club, 59-60 The Strand North Ward, Townsville | secretary@tpitvl.org.au 07 4772 6608

  • Wheelchair rugby leauge come and try sessions and BBQ | 5:30pm

    Hosted by: Mates4Mates Townsville & Wheelchair Rugby League
    The event will be hosted by Mates4Mates in conjunction with the Wheelchair Rugby League Australia. The event will be open to all veterans and their families and is suitable for beginners. RSVP req.
    40 Anne Street Aitkenvales QLD | marcia.morgan@mates4mates.org 07 4771 9600

  • Darts Competition & Members Draws | 6:00pm

    Hosted by: RSL of Aust. (QLD Branch) Townsville RSL
    A darts competition with members draws at the Townsville RSL, where veterans and their families can mingle and chat amongst themselves and promote social interaction and connections.
    139-151 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park | agolding@tsvrsl.com.au 0401 668 323

Thursday 21 Oct

  • 10 Pin Bowling | 10:00am

    Hosted by: Mates4Mates Townsville
    10 Pin Bowling to encourage veterans to get up and get moving. RSVP req.
    101 Bamford Lane, Kirwan (Ten Pin Bowling) | marcia.morgan@mates4mates.org 07 4771 9600

  • Veterans Health Week Assembly | 11:45am

    Hosted by: Ignatius Park College
    ADF students and their parents are invited to attend our Veteran Health Week Assembly, with special guest Bear Davin Bretherton.
    Please register using the link: www.trybooking.com/821399
    368 Ross River Road, Cranbrook | 0747960222

Friday 22 Oct

  • Drumming Circle | 10:00am

    Hosted by: Mates4Mates Townsville
    Drumming Circle to encourage veterans to get up and get moving. RSVP req.
    40 Anne Street, Aitkenvale (Drumming Circle) | marcia.morgan@mates4mates.org 07 4771 9600

  • VHW2021 – TPI Townsville Golf Day | 10:00am

    Hosted by: Totally & Permanently Disabled Ex-Servicepersons Association (TSV) Inc
    A golf day to promote physical activity for Veterans’ Health Week. RSVP req.
    Townsville Golf Club, Benson Street, Rosslea | vicepresident@tpitvl.org.au 07 4772 6608

  • Barefoot Bowls | 5:00pm

    Hosted by: RAAF Association Townsville Branch
    A social activity for veterans and families that incorporates lawn bowls. Members and ESOs are encouraged to form teams of 2 for the competition, Food will be provided during the event.
    Kirwan Sports Club, 159 Bamford Lane, Kirwan, Townsville | tvlsec@raafaqld.org  0456 992 621

Saturday 23 Oct

  • Diggers Club Lawn Bowls | 8:00am

    Hosted by: Townsville RSL Sub Branch Inc.
    Lawn Bowls competition for currently serving and ex-service personal in a friendly environment, allowing participants of all ages to take part in this social event. Bowls will be supplied if you do not have your own. RSVP req.
    Suburban Bowling Club, 5 Carr Street, Hermit Park | garry.player@rslqld.org  0429 167 091

  • Townsville RSL Veteran Health Expo | 10:00am

    Hosted by: RSL of Aust. (QLD Branch) Townsville RSL
    Veterans and their families are invited to visit our Veterans Expo, the RSL is hosting many ex-service health and community organisations and their activities that support the Get Moving theme of Veterans’ Health Week to promote health and wellbeing.
    139-151 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park | pwillis@tsvrsl.com.au

  • Free Woodwork at the Townsville RSL Veterans Health Expo | 10:00am

    Hosted by: Townsville RSL Sub Branch Inc.
    Life Skills Queensland would like to provide free woodworking as an exhibitor at the Townsville RSL Veterans Health Expo for veterans, families and children to enjoy. Engaging and empowering people in hands on physical activities.
    139 Charters Towers Road, Hyde Park | G.player@tsvrsl.com.au 0413 878 445

Sunday 24 Oct

  • Go Karting Adventure and BBQ | 10:00am

    Hosted by: Mates4Mates – Townsville
    Veterans get together at the go karting track and race each other over several races. This will get them out of the house and get them moving. A BBQ will be held at the track as well. RSVP req.
    1-7 Cardwell Street, Garbutt QLD | marcia.morgan@mates4mates.org 07 4771 9600

  • Paintball | 1:00pm

    Hosted by: Reeling Veterans Inc.
    Come and join in the physical exercise and strategy of paint ball.  RSVP req.
    700 Black River Road, Black River | president@reelingveterans.com.au 0431 992 451

Remember, there’s always activities running in the community to keep you active – you could join in a round of golf, attend a workshop or seminar to learn more about the importance of physical activity, take part in a dance class or go for a group walk.

If you have a mental or physical injury, illness or disability that is preventing you from keeping active, Contact Us Today.

Alliance Rehabilitation has a range of expert allied health clinicians who can offer therapy and support to keep you on the move.