7 ANZAC DAY RACE DAY It’s a day of service with a unique reward – the atmosphere of Flemington and the gratitude of a community. And it pays off. “We usually raise between $10,000 and $15,000, which goes directly to the Anzac Appeal, which is a veterans support fund that helps deliver real outcomes for real people,” Dalakis says. CONNECTING VETERANS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES One of the most tangible outcomes is RSL Active, a program that brings veterans and their families together through social and recreational activities. “Many veterans move every two or three-years during service, so when they leave, they often don’t have a strong local network,” Dalakis explains. Activities range from go-karting and indoor archery to iFly and Urban Surf sessions – all designed to foster wellbeing and inclusion, often with partners or children involved. “We also offer a meal at the RSL, and people connect there, as well. It’s the beginning of creating a community,” Dalakis says.
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