About

ABOUT US

Welcome to Reeling Veteran NonProfit Organization

Reeling Veterans grew from a really simple idea. The idea that reaching out to veterans and asking “would you like to go fishing?” may help them to have a chat, open up or quite simply just get them out of the house. 

Our Vison

To enhance the well-being, resilience

and potential of Veterans and first responders

Our Mission

To assist Defence members and frontline personnel with support for mental health issues through fishing and mateship.

Our Values

Trust, Respect and Integrity

Self-esteem, resilience and

confidence

Skill development and team work

Environmental understanding

Courage

Quality and innovation

Affordability and sustainability

Our services

Our services provide assistance to people in all stages of life. Including day fishing trips, overnight and 5-day trips, assistance for those experiencing hardship, home maintance support, transition out of Defence force support and social activities for families.

Day Fishing trips

We provide day trips to help positively support with mental health development. We offer emotional and practical support to clients and their family, and help parents develop positive parent/child relationships.

Extended trips

 We manage this activity by providing a welcoming environment for all veterans and their family.  These trips allow us to provide more one on one help put into place welfare and support networks.   These trips also help with bringing families together and allow for parent to child bonding.

Social connection activities

Engaging social activities provide opportunities for meaningful connections with other veterans and families.

Recovery programs

Programs that give you the right skills and strategies to manage long-term wellbeing.

Employment/training 

Reeling Veterans have  partnered with Smit  to create employment opportunities for our veterans. 

Members: We provide opportunities for our members to connect with their community and share their knowledge and skills with others.

“THE REAL HERO IS THE MAN WHO FIGHTS, EVEN THOUGH HE IS SCARED”