SMEAC Inc.
2315 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, QLD, 4550
Veterans Helping Veterans
SMEAC is a veteran-led organisation delivering real support, real community and real purpose at Camp SMEAC on the Sunshine Coast.
SMEAC
A veteran-led organisation providing support, structure, and purpose after service.
SMEAC Inc. is a grassroots, veteran-led organisation based at Camp SMEAC on the Sunshine Coast. We support veterans through connection, practical assistance, purposeful activity, and a community built on shared experience.
CAMP SMEAC
100% volunteer-run. 50 hectares of veteran recovery space. Built by veterans, for veterans.
SMEAC- WHY WE EXIST
3 Australian Veterans take their own Lives every 10 days.
That is over forty-five times the number killed in combat during the same period.
WHY WE CARE
Around 1600 Australian Veterans are homeless right now.
Close to 6,000 or 5.3% of Australia’s half a million current and former service personnel experienced homelessness in the past year.
THE PROBLEM
Veterans falling through the cracks.
Too many veterans leave service carrying challenges that do not simply disappear with time. Isolation, loss of purpose, homelessness and difficulty navigating support systems are common. SMEAC provides a firm base where veterans can reconnect, rebuild and move forward alongside people who understand.
- Veteran suicide
- Transition is broken
- Loss of identity, purpose, structure
- Veterans falling through gaps
- Many leave service without support
- Mental health, homelessness, isolation
- Systems are complex and slow
- Veterans often don’t engage with traditional services
- “This is where SMEAC steps in.”
THE SOLUTION
CAMP SMEAC
Set on 50 hectares on the Sunshine Coast, Camp SMEAC is a growing veteran-led firm base where veterans can gather, recover, contribute and reconnect. It is more than a place — it is an active environment built by veterans, for veterans.
A purpose-built veteran facility on the Sunshine Coast
- Crisis Accommodation
- Mess hall / kitchen
- RAP (medical centre)
- Activities and clubs
- Outdoor environment
SMEAC-HOW WE HELP
We call it the 4-Rs
Reconnection
Reconnection is about restoring the sense of belonging many veterans lose after service. At SMEAC, it starts with shared experience—bringing veterans together in an environment where they are understood without explanation. Through community, routine, and purposeful interaction, we rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and re-establish the bonds that are critical to moving forward.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is about stabilising veterans facing homelessness, family breakdown, and loss of structure after service. At SMEAC, we provide a firm base—safe accommodation, routine, and immediate support. Through our Dependence Program, DVA advocacy, and Wellbeing Cell, we tackle addiction, health, and transition barriers in one location. This phase restores stability, rebuilds confidence, and gets veterans moving forward again.
Retraining
Retraining is about rebuilding purpose, skills, and direction after service. At SMEAC, it is driven by practical engagement—giving veterans the opportunity to contribute, learn, and regain confidence through meaningful activity. Through camp operations, volunteer roles, and clubs and squads, veterans develop skills, rediscover their value, and prepare for independence and future employment.
Reintegration
Reintegration is about transitioning veterans back into civilian life with confidence, stability, and purpose. At SMEAC, we reconnect veterans with family, community, and employment while maintaining strong support networks. By bringing society into Camp SMEAC, we allow veterans to re-engage in a safe, familiar environment on their terms. This approach builds confidence and supports a successful transition back into the wider community.
WHAT WE DO
Veteran Support
Direct support and peer connection for veterans doing it tough.
Camp SMEAC
A growing hub where veterans can gather, recover and contribute.
Activities and Clubs
Purposeful activities that rebuild routine, skills and confidence.
HOW WE DO IT
Volunteer Pathways
Opportunities for veterans and supporters to contribute and belong.
Wellbeing Support
Access to veteran-aware support and recovery-focused engagement.
Community Engagement
Structured opportunities to reconnect with the broader community.
THE SOLUTION
CAMP SMEAC
The solution is a veteran-led, structured approach that tackles the real challenges faced after service. At SMEAC, we provide a firm base where veterans can stabilise, reconnect, and rebuild in one location. Through accommodation, routine, peer support, and access to health, advocacy, and wellbeing services, we remove barriers and create a clear path forward—practical, immediate, and built on lived experience.
A purpose-built veteran facility on the Sunshine Coast
- Veteran-led (lived experience)
- One-stop location (no running around)
- Peer-driven support model
- No waiting rooms, no bureaucracy
- Community and purpose-based recovery
- Funds stay within the veteran community
WHAT MAKES SMEAC DIFFERENT
SMEAC Veterans Helping Veterans
What makes SMEAC different is that it is built by veterans, for veterans. It is driven by lived experience, not theory. We bring support, accommodation, community, and purpose into one location—eliminating barriers and simplifying the path forward. There are no waiting rooms, no bureaucracy—just practical support in an environment where veterans are understood and supported by their own.
THE WAY WE ROLL
SMEAC – A Grassroots Veteran Organisation
The way we roll at SMEAC is simple—practical, structured, and driven by lived experience. We focus on action, not talk, delivering real support when it’s needed. Veterans work together, follow routine, and contribute to something bigger than themselves. No bureaucracy, no runaround—just a clear, disciplined approach that gets results and keeps veterans moving forward.
- Veteran-led, not clinical
- One location (Camp SMEAC)
- Holistic support model
- Crisis support and accommodation
- Peer-led environment
- Access to medical and allied health (GP, psych, etc.)
- Structured daily routine and activities
- Long-term transition support
SMEAC Inc.
SMEAC, JUST VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
SMEAC Inc. is a grassroots, veteran-led organisation based at Camp SMEAC on the Sunshine Coast. We provide practical support, structure, and community for veterans transitioning from service. Built by veterans, for veterans, SMEAC delivers real solutions through connection, purposeful activity, and a shared understanding of the challenges faced after service.
SMEAC VOLUNTEER FORM
Our SMEAC Volunteer Form is designed to capture essential information about you, your skills, and your areas of interest. By completing this form, you help us match you with opportunities where you can make the greatest impact—supporting veterans and strengthening our community. Whether you’re keen to get hands-on at Camp SMEAC or contribute behind the scenes, your involvement plays a vital role in our mission.
SMEAC CODE OF CONDUCT
As part of the SMEAC Volunteer Form, all volunteers are required to acknowledge and agree to our Code of Conduct. This ensures that every member of our team upholds the values of respect, responsibility, and integrity while supporting veterans and the broader community. The Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for behaviour, safety, confidentiality, and accountability—creating a safe and positive environment for all.
SMEAC MEMBERSHIP
SMEAC Membership, offering volunteers the opportunity to formally join our organisation as either a Veteran Member or an Associate Member. Becoming a member helps strengthen your connection to SMEAC, provides access to additional programs and support, and reinforces our shared commitment to helping veterans rebuild their lives.
SMEAC Inc.
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
At SMEAC, we are committed to providing comprehensive support services, training, and employment opportunities for veterans and their families. Our mission is to promote healthy, active, and socially connected veterans by delivering real, hands-on solutions aimed at reducing veteran suicide.
Our goal is to create a lasting, positive impact on the lives of veterans—and the broader community they belong to.
- Veteran-led support built on lived experience
- Safe accommodation and crisis stabilisation at Camp SMEAC
- Structured routine restoring purpose, discipline, and direction
- Peer-driven environment rebuilding trust and connection
- Wellbeing Cell providing access to health and allied support
- DVA advocacy and Dependence Program addressing real-world barriers
- Training, clubs, squads, and pathways to employment and independence
HELP US SUPPORT VETERANS
SMEAC is volunteer-run and community-supported. Your contribution directly supports camp development, veteran programs and ongoing assistance to those who need it most.
Your support directly changes veterans’ lives – no one is paid
$50 – feeds a veteran
$100 – supports a day at camp
$500 – contributes to accommodation
SMEAC - WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND HOW CAN WE HELP
SMEAC
- Situation,
- Mission,
- Execution (General Outline),
- Administration (And Logistics),
- Command (And Communications)
S-SITUATION.
- Initial meet & greet
- Understand SMEAC, The Hub, what we offer etc
- Fact Find to understand the Veterans’ current Situation
- Identify the key issues
M-MISSION.
Agree the main objective / priority = The Mission
E-EXECUTION.
- Ensure awareness of all the services on offer
- Identify those other services and support that will aid the achievement of the mission and that satisfy the needs of the veteran and their family
- Agree/Draft an Action / Execution Plan that is prioritised and balanced
A-ADMINISTRATION.
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- Discuss Administration and Logistics issues to ensure seamless access to appropriate services – travel etc
- Discuss options to access services – where, when, how
- Provision of emergency accommodation as required
Establish access to online systems, support, DVA etc as needed
C-COMMAND AND COMMUNICATION.
- Establish Communications with relevant service providers and establish meetings for the veteran / family
- Conduct a warm handover as required
- Agree appropriate SMEAC ‘check-ins’ with veteran and their family throughout the ensuring weeks / months / year
STRAIGHT TO SMEAC MERCH
ENGAGEMENT MODEL
When veterans seek help, they often don’t know where to start. SMEAC transforms uncertainty into action by identifying the veteran’s most urgent need and making it the mission—while also addressing broader wellbeing.
From employment and entitlements to mental health and family support, SMEAC offers structured, personalised guidance to help veterans take ownership of their journey and build a better future.
WELLBEING COACH
The role of the Wellbeing Coach is to educate, guide, and empower veterans to take ownership of their journey—supporting them to navigate the DVA process and broader life challenges with confidence and independence.
Mobile Overwatch
SMEAC will extend its regional reach through mobile teams based in or deployed to remote areas—providing localised overwatch and ensuring that veterans in isolated communities receive consistent, face-to-face support when and where it’s needed most.
Rapid Response
SMEAC deploys teams of veterans to support fellow veterans in need and families in crisis—delivering timely, practical help grounded in trust, shared experience, and solidarity. These teams provide more than just assistance; they offer reassurance, peer connection, and a reminder that no one has to face hardship alone. This model strengthens purpose, reinforces community, and ensures help arrives when it’s needed most.
SMEAC Inc. SUPPORTED BY
The Queensland Veterans’ Council is an independent statutory body established to provide advice to the Queensland Government on veterans’ matters, to hold and manage Anzac Square and its Memorial Galleries and to administer the Anzac Day Trust Fund.
MT Movers was established in 2004 and has successfully positioned itself within a specialised niche of the transport industry, while being a major supporter of SMEAC across all endeavours.
Ewen Maddock Fish Management Inc. (EMFM) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization responsible for managing and stocking fish in Ewen Maddock Dam, located in Queensland, Australia. The group works in collaboration with Fisheries Queensland and Seqwater to enhance the dam as a recreational fishery.
1951–1972.
These men and women were a cornerstone of Australia’s defence capability in their era, and they remain a cornerstone of SMEAC Inc. today—bringing hard-earned experience, leadership, and quiet resilience that continues to strengthen our mission and our people.
BioGiene
BioGiene
Your Partner in Hygiene Excellence
is a well-known and reputable provider of cleaning and
hygiene solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The Aussie Veterans Association is a veteran-led organisation operating two opportunity shops in Boronia, Victoria. Through the sale of donated goods, they fund vital welfare and advocacy services for veterans and the wider community.
Supported by dedicated volunteers, their work includes a food bank in partnership with FareShare and direct support through their Veteran Advocacy Centre. Their efforts continue to make a real difference—veterans supporting veterans.
1. Follow us online
Strength in numbers. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates, stories, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of life at Camp SMEAC. By engaging with our posts, sharing our message, and inviting others to follow along, you help us grow our reach and connect more veterans with the support they need. Your voice makes a difference—let’s spread the word together.
2. VISIT Camp SMEAC
Located in the heart of the beautiful Sunshine Coast, 15 minutes west of Caloundra and one hour north of Brisbane.
SMEAC is open most days for volunteer support and veteran-related services. Keep an eye on our socials for opportunities to join like-minded people.
3. SHARE us online
Help us raise awareness of what SMEAC can provide to Veterans. By sharing our mission, services, and success stories online, you can help connect more veterans to the support they deserve. Every post, tag, and share spreads the word further—letting others know that SMEAC is here, ready to offer a hand up, not a handout. Together, we can make sure no veteran is left behind.
SMEAC Veterans Helping Veterans
Whether you are a veteran seeking support or someone looking to give it, SMEAC stands ready.
SMEAC
A place for veterans and their families to get help, support & access the services they need.
2315 Steve Irwin Way,
Landsborough, QLD, 4550
