Military Rewards Charity in Profile: Legacy
Our charity partner, Legacy, provides services to Australian families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their Defence Force service.
James and Emily were just 8 and 6 when they lost their father, Major Michael Wiltshire. They, along with their mother Kerrie, were supported by Legacy to help ensure they received the financial, emotional and social assistance they needed.
With the help of Legacy volunteers and their ‘Legatee’ Brian Hollins, the Wiltshire family have been able to access some of the many services Legacy offered – like grief counselling, mental health support, home and after school care and even Legacy youth camps where kids can connect with others going through similar circumstances.
Legacy looks after over 52,000 beneficiaries, providing a range of programs to ensure thattheir widows and families are not socially or financially disadvantaged because of a loved one’s service. Without the help of generous Australians, Legacy’s work could not continue.Australian Military Bank and their members have donated over $70,000 to Legacy, helping keep the Legacy promise alive for thousands of families across the country.