Camp SMEAC
2315 Steve Irwin Drive, landsborough, QLD, 4550
SMEAC Inc.
SMEAC, when attacking the same hill the same way just doesn’t cut it anymore.
SMEAC Inc. – Veterans Helping Veterans
SMEAC is a veteran-led charity providing hands-on support, purpose, and community for veterans and their families through reconnection, rehabilitation, retraining, and reintegration, SMEAC helps veterans transition successfully into civilian life.
SMEAC, WHO.
SMEAC Inc. is a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, founded by veterans for veterans. We are a hands-on, veteran-led organisation dedicated to Veterans Helping Veterans. Our mission is built on the principles of strength, purpose, and mateship, ensuring that no veteran is left behind.
SMEAC, WHAT.
SMEAC provides holistic support services for veterans and their families through reconnection, rehabilitation, retraining, and reintegration. Unlike many Ex Service Organisations that only offer referrals, SMEAC delivers practical, structured, and hands-on support at Camp SMEAC—a purpose-built veteran retreat designed to promote mental, physical, and social well-being.
Our key services include:
- Emergency accommodation & long-term transition support
- Medical & wellbeing services through the RAP (Consultation) Medical Centre
- Training & employment opportunities
- Recreational activities & community programs
- Rapid response and outreach teams for veterans in crisis
SMEAC is more than just a service provider—we offer a lifelong connection and support network for veterans navigating post-service life.
SMEAC, WHEN.
SMEAC operates year-round, offering continuous support for veterans and their families. Specific programs and events include:
- Weekly Whitie Wednesday BBQ (Every Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM) – A social gathering for veterans, featuring a BBQ, DVA assistance, and recreational activities.
- Veteran Rehabilitation & Support Programs – Available on an ongoing basis to assist veterans in their transition.
- Training & Employment Initiatives – Regular workshops and courses designed to help veterans upskill and find new career paths.
- Rapid Response Teams – Always on standby to assist with emergencies, natural disasters, and veteran crises.
SMEAC, WHERE.
SMEAC operates from Camp SMEAC, located on 50 hectares of bushland near the Sunshine Coast, Queensland—just an hour from Brisbane and 10 minutes from Caloundra.
Key facilities at Camp SMEAC include:
- The RAP (Consultation) Medical Centre – Focused on veterans’ health and wellbeing.
- Kapyong Lines (Accommodation Building) – Emergency housing for veterans in crisis.
- The SMEAC Mess Hall & Recreation Centre – A communal space for meals, socialising, and support.
- Outdoor & Recreational Facilities – Including bushwalking trails, kayaking, fishing, and a 12 km mountain bike track.
SMEAC also has mobile outreach teams that extend support to veterans across regional and remote areas.
SMEAC, WHY.
Veterans face unique challenges, including mental health struggles, social isolation, and difficulty transitioning to civilian life. The statistics are alarming:
- Since 1997, more than 1,878 Australian veterans have taken their own lives—over 20 times the number killed in combat.
- Approximately three veterans commit suicide every fourteen days in Australia.
SMEAC exists to reduce veteran suicide, break the cycle of isolation and hardship, and empower veterans through:
- Community and camaraderie
- Practical rehabilitation and support
- Opportunities for retraining and employment
- A structured, hands-on approach to transition
We believe in “A Hand Up, Not a Handout” and are committed to ensuring that no veteran is left behind.
SMEAC, HOW.
SMEAC follows a structured SMEAC Approach (Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration & Logistics, Communications) to ensure veterans receive the right support at the right time.
- Situation – Understanding the veteran’s needs through an initial assessment.
- Mission – Setting clear, achievable goals for the veteran’s transition.
- Execution – Connecting veterans with hands-on support, training, and employment.
- Administration & Logistics – Addressing practical needs like accommodation, transport, and financial assistance.
- Communications – Ensuring veterans stay connected to support networks and services through regular follow-ups.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Join SMEAC as a member to access support and services.
- Volunteer your time and skills to help veterans in need.
- Donate to support our mission and expand our reach.
- Attend our events and become part of our veteran community.
SMEAC is more than just a charity—it’s a brotherhood and sisterhood dedicated to Veterans Helping Veterans for life.
For more information, visit Camp SMEAC or contact us today.
SMEAC Inc.
A SAFE SPACE TO ESTABLISH CONNECTIONS FORM FREINDSHIPS AND REGAIN A SENCE OF PURPOSE
SMEAC Inc. – Camp SMEAC
Camp SMEAC, an incredible facility on the Sunshine Coast, less than an hour from Brisbane and 10 minutes from Caloundra. Camp SMEAC is situated on 50 hectares of bushland and surrounded by the Beerwah State Forest and Ewen Maddock Dam, Camp SMEAC is designed specifically to support veterans and their families.
Camp SMEAC is a purpose-built retreat offering veterans with emergency accommodation, training, and holistic support. Our structured approach ensures practical solutions, not just referrals, addressing mental health, employment, and social connection.
SMEAC Inc.
Real problems, real people and real solutions. SMEAC Veterans Helping Veterans
What Makes SMEAC Differant
Many veteran organisations offer only referrals or distant advice with limited or no hands on. SMEAC was forged from a different mould. Our structured approach ensures veterans receive hands-on, comprehensive, and personalised support. Camp SMEAC is designed to offer a triage-style service with warm handovers, ensuring no veteran is left without the help they need.
SMEAC Inc.
SMEAC – AN HOLISTIC APPROACH
At SMEAC we are committed to delivering comprehensive support, services, training, and employment opportunities for veterans and their families.
Our mission is to promote healthy, active, and socially connected veterans by providing real solutions to fight and reduce veteran suicide.
Our goal is to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of veterans, their families, and the wider community.
SMEAC Inc.
WHY DONATE
By supporting SMEAC, you are directly impacting the lives of Australian veterans, particularly those struggling to transition into civilian life. Many face isolation, mental health challenges, and the loss of purpose after service.
SMEAC is run entirely by volunteers, ensuring 100% of donations go directly to veteran support programs, hands-on assistance, and maintaining Camp SMEAC—a dedicated space for recovery, reconnection, and rebuilding.
Your donation isn’t just charity—it’s a commitment to those who served. Every contribution provides veterans with critical resources, tailored support, and a strong community to help them reclaim their future. Give today—because no veteran should have to fight their battles alone.
SMEAC Inc.
SMEAC – WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND HOW CAN WE HELP
SMEAC (THE ACRONYM)
- 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
Overview of the SMEAC process and Vets role in it.
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 - ADMIN & LOGISTICS
- 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 - COMMUNICATIONS
- 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
SMEAC SERVICES
Meet with a DVA savvy Psychiatrist for a DVA claims mental heath assesment
DVA SAVVY DOCTOR
Meet with a DVA savvy Psychiatrist for a DVA claims mental heath assesment
ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
Physio, Exercise Physiology, Dietician & More
PSYCHIATRY SUPPORT
Meet with a DVA savvy Psychiatrist for a DVA claims mental heath assesment
SMEAC EVENTS
SMEACs’ famous Whity Wednesdays weekly Veteran and Veteran family BBQ and social catch up.
Weekly SMEAC Club catchups a place where veterans can mix with others:
• Swarm Patrol (Beekeeping Club),
• Chess Mate (Chess Club),
• Diggers Gardening Club,
• Amphib Fishing Club,
• Band of Brothers Music Club, or the
• Smoking Hot Smoker Club.
SMEAC SEMINARS
Regular seminars and information evenings on topics including;
- Veteran financial planning basics,
- Understanding the DVA claims process,
- Exercise and mental health, and
- Much. much more.
SERVICES
Located in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. The Hub is a place where veterans and their families can come to get help and support to access the services they need.
WELLBEING COACH
The role of the Wellbeing Coach is to educate, guide and empower the veteran to take ownership of the DVA process.
Mobile Overwatch
SMEAC will achieve broader regional coverage through mobile teams that either live locally in the remote regions for which they have overwatch.
Rapid Response
Deploying teams of vets to help veterans in need and families in crisis.
STRAIGHT TO SMEAC MERCH
1. Follow us online
Strength in numbers. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and news.
2. VISIT Camp SMEAC
Located in the heart of the beautiful Sunshine Coast 15 minutes west of Caloundra and an hour north of Brisbane.
SMEAC although currently under construction will be open most days for volunteer support with construction and for Veteran Related Servicesand support by October. Keep your eyes out on our socials for a place to join like-minded people.
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Help us raise awareness of what SMEAC can provide to Veterans.
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SMEAC
A place for veterans and their families to get help, support & access the services they need.
2315 Steve Irwin Way,
Landsborough, QLD, 4550
