Australian Masters Games and Invictus Australia Unite to Champion Veteran Wellbeing Through Sport

The Australian Masters Games (AMG) and Invictus Australia (IA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together in supporting the wellbeing, health, and social inclusion of veterans and their families through accessible sporting opportunities at the 20^th Australian Masters Games.

Working collaboratively, AMG and IA aim to enhance the opportunities for current and former serving members to compete, connect, and thrive through involvement in one of Australia’s largest multisport events.

A Shared Vision for Inclusion and Impact

The MOU brings together AMG and IA to create a more inclusive sporting landscape, with IA encouraging veterans across the country to participate in the 20^th Australian Masters Games in Canberra from 18 to 25 October, 2025.

“Sport is a powerful tool for recovery, resilience, and reconnection,” said AMG General Manager Adam Drinkwell.

“We’ve seen firsthand the strength and spirit of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who’ve competed at past Games. Their stories of determination and camaraderie are a reminder of how sport can truly transform lives,” Drinkwell explained.

“Through this partnership with Invictus Australia, we’re proud to open the door even wider. We’re pleased to offer a welcoming, inclusive platform where veterans, their families, and wider networks can rediscover the joy of sport, build lasting connections, and continue writing their own inspiring chapters,” Drinkwell said.

IA, which supports the recovery and rehabilitation of veterans through sport and recreation, sees the Games as a perfect fit for its mission.

“The Australian Masters Games offers a truly unique and inclusive environment, one that reflects the values at the core of Invictus Australia,” said Adam Pine, IA Director of Teams, Pathway & Alumni.

“We’re proud to partner with AMG to amplify the voices and stories of our veteran community and to provide more opportunities for them to thrive through the power of sport. Together, we’re not just creating access, we’re building a lasting legacy of inclusion and support,” Pine added.

As the countdown to the 20^th Australian Masters Games continues, this MOU highlights the power of sport to unite, inspire and transform lives. Veterans of all skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to participate in more than 40 sports on offer, alongside thousands of masters athletes from across Australia and beyond.

About Invictus Australia

Invictus Australia is a leading nonprofit organisation dedicated to strengthening the health & wellbeing of veterans and their and their families through the power of sport. We support and encourage former and current serving members of the Defence community and their families as they connect and engage with their communities through sport, at a grassroots level or internationally, to assist with recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration, or to proactively manage wellbeing.

About the Australian Masters Games

The Australian Masters Games is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running multi-sport festivals, promoting lifelong participation and community spirit. Open to athletes aged 30 and over (or younger in some sports), the event welcomes competitors of all skill levels in a celebration of sport and inclusivity. The Games return to the nation’s capital, Canberra, from 18 to 25 October, 2025.