‘Little badge, big impact’: Legacy needs our support

From Sunday, August 31 to Saturday, September 6, Sunshine Coast residents and visitors will have the chance to show their support by proudly wearing a Legacy badge and helping raise funds for the families of veterans.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Legacy Week was an important reminder that our duty of care continued long after the term of service.

“Legacy Week raises awareness, and funds, for the families of Australian Defence Force men and women who’ve lost their lives or have ongoing health issues,” Mayor Natoli said.

“Buying a badge is a small act with a big heart. It’s something we can all do to show we care and to honour those who’ve served, and their loved ones left behind.”

Legacy cares for tens of thousands of widows and widowers who have lost their loved ones and been affected by their partner’s service.

Chair of Legacy Australia, Rhondda Vanzella AM, said community support during Legacy Week had never been more important.

“Legacy Week began in 1940 after realising the dire circumstances of veterans, widows and children left behind and those who returned set out to help them,” Ms Vanzella said.

“This year’s theme, Little Badge, Big Impact, reflects the power of community.

“Legacy delivers personal, long-lasting help to families accessing pensions and entitlements and offering companionship and social connection, Legacy is there when it matters most.

“The Legacy Badge is a special emblem symbolising our Nation’s greatest values of mateship, compassion and fairness.” 

Sunshine Coast Legacy Group volunteers, known as Legatees, support more than 500 Legacy beneficiaries including widows, children and people with a disability through vital support and advocacy during challenging times.

Legacy volunteers will be selling badges and merchandise at shopping centres, community hubs and local events across the Sunshine Coast.

For more information about Legacy Week 2025 and how you can support the cause, visit www.legacy.com.au .