Programs we support

Veterans SA is proud to support the Power Community Limited ADF Veterans Program

The ADF Veterans Program is the first of its kind to be run by an AFL club and was established in 2021 by Power Community Limited (PCL) – Port Adelaide Football Club’s not-for-profit charity arm.

Drawing on the similarities between ex-AFL players and former ADF members, the six-week program provides useful tools that participants can use throughout their transition and beyond. The program delves into themes such as purpose, resilience, community connection, goal setting, relationships and leadership.

In 2024, Veterans SA committed $240,000 to support the continuation and expansion of the impactful program over four years. This will see the program opened up to more participants each year, and enable regular events to be held promoting long-term connections between veterans and players after the program ends.

The 2025 ADF Veterans Program will commence on Monday 28 April. To register or for enquiries contact Community Programs Coordinator, Will Northeast at wnortheast@pafc.com.au

Veterans SA is a proud sponsor of the Cowork Coplay program.

The Cowork Coplay program is an innovative eight-week initiative that supports partners and spouses of current and former-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to find social connection while advancing their career and study goals.

The free program identifies the unique challenges faced by military partners, including career disruptions, increased caregiving responsibilities and loss of social connections.

Cowork Coplay recognises the impact these challenges have on ADF partners and aims to reduce these barriers by providing an inclusive community environment filled with learning and networking opportunities, workshops with mentors, modern coworking facilities and onsite child-minding services.

Applications for the 2025 intake are now open, with the program set to begin in the week of 5 May 2025.