Puckapunyal is the first restricted access military base in Australia to introduce a weekly parkrun event, and it's helping veterans find a sense of belonging.
but, for most, there is one that will remain out of reach.
The "Pucka parkrun" is open exclusively to Australian Defence Force personnel and their families who live on the base."For me, it's getting out, being social and meeting new people to help me make a lot of new friends which, as a military spouse, is difficult when you're moving every two to three years," she said.Vounteers are crucial in helping the Puckapunyal parkrun event go ahead each week.
"It ticks so many boxes for us," said Rachel Kerrigan, veteran engagement specialist at Invictus Australia. "It creates a sense of belonging and recognises those connected to the veteran community," said Michael Hartung, the Chief Executive Officer of Invictus Australia.
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