SMEAC VOLUNTEERS
“Support. Purpose. Community.”
Help SMEAC Help Veterans – Finding A Purpose Along the Way
At SMEAC, we subscribe to Veterans Helping Veterans – and to us that involves the broader community.
Volunteering with SMEAC means you’re not just lending your time or skills – you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with those torn from the same cloth, those who have served, helping them rebuild, reconnect, and thrive.
MOBILE OVERWATCH
SMEAC’s Mobile Overwatch is a proactive outreach initiative where trained veterans check in on those who may be isolated, at risk, or in need of support. Operating across the region, our teams offer a watchful presence, a listening ear, and immediate assistance when required—ensuring no veteran is left behind.
SERVICES
SMEAC offers direct, veteran-driven support services focused on real outcomes. Whether it’s crisis accommodation, wellbeing assistance, help navigating DVA, or access to our community clubs and retraining programs, our services are built around the needs of those who’ve served. We don’t just offer advice—we take action.
RAPID RESPONCE
SMEAC’s Rapid Response Teams are boots-on-the-ground support units made up of veterans helping veterans in times of crisis. Whether it’s assisting with emergency accommodation, welfare checks, or urgent practical needs, these teams act fast, with compassion and firsthand understanding. When time matters, SMEAC responds.
But volunteering doesn’t just benefit the veteran in need. It’s also an opportunity to gain a sense of purpose, build lasting friendships, and make a real difference in the lives of others—and your own.
Whether you’re a veteran yourself, a family member, or someone who simply wants to give back, SMEAC offers meaningful roles and responsibilities that contribute directly to the wellbeing of our veteran community.
Why Volunteer with SMEAC?
✅ Make an Impact – Directly support veterans through practical help, connection, and kindness.
✅ Find Purpose – Be part of something bigger than yourself—restore meaning, structure, and community.
✅ Develop Skills – Gain experience in event support, wellbeing, maintenance, logistics, coaching, administration, and more.
✅ Build Community – Join a family of volunteers who care about each other and the cause we serve.
Volunteering can be as simple as helping out at a BBQ, lending a hand during events, supporting admin work, or offering specialised skills (like trade work, coaching, or counselling).
A One-of-a-Kind Location
Volunteering at SMEAC means becoming part of something truly special.
Camp SMEAC is situated on 50 hectares of serene bushland near the Sunshine Coast – just an hour from Brisbane and 10 minutes from Caloundra.
The property is equipped with outstanding facilities including a lake stocked with fish, kayaking opportunities, a 12 km mountain bike trail next door, and scenic bushwalking tracks.
There’s something grounding and healing about this natural environment. Whether you’re helping with outdoor activities, maintaining the grounds, or simply enjoying a break on the deck, Camp SMEAC offers space to breathe, connect, and reset—surrounded by the beauty of nature.
SMEAC’s veteran-led clubs are open to both members and volunteers.
They offer another way to build connection and community through shared passions and purpose-driven hobbies. These include:
Swarm Patrol – Beekeeping Club
Diggers – Gardening Club
Chess Mate – Chess Club
Amphib – Fishing Club
Band of Brothers – Music Club
Smoking Hot – BBQ Smoker Club
Getting involved in a club is a great way to meet people, share knowledge, and have fun while supporting the wider SMEAC mission.
CHESS MATES, CHESS CLUB
Chess Mates – SMEAC,s CHESS CLUB is more than just moves on a board, Chess Mates fosters connection and community. It opens the door to conversations, quiet reflection, and shared laughter. Regular games and casual tournaments bring veterans and locals together, reinforcing SMEAC’s mission of structured support, purpose, and belonging—one thoughtful move at a time.
ANFIB, FISHING CLUB
SWARM PATROL, APIS CLUB
SWARM PATROL – SMEAC’s APIS Club is a buzzing community of veterans and supporters united by a shared passion for beekeeping, sustainability, and service. Named after the Latin word for “bee,” the APIS Club provides a hands-on, purpose-driven environment where members learn to care for hives, harvest honey, and support local ecosystems. Like bees in a hive, every member has a role, contributing to a greater mission that reflects SMEAC’s ethos—discipline, teamwork, and collective strength.
DIGGERS, GARDENING CLUB
SPANNERS, TECH WORKSHOP
SMOKING HOT, SMOKER CLUB
SMOKING HOT – SMEAC’s Smoker Club is where camaraderie meets the art of low-and-slow cooking. Veterans and supporters gather around the smoker not just to prepare mouth-watering meals, but to build connection, share stories, and create a sense of belonging. Whether it’s brisket, ribs, or homegrown veggies, the focus is on patience, craft, and pride in the process—values deeply familiar to those who’ve served.
How To Become A SMEAC Volunteer Step 1.
Submit a Volunteer Form
Fill out our official Volunteer Expression of Interest form to let us know a little about you, your availability, and the type of volunteering you’re interested in.
How To Become A SMEAC Volunteer Step 2.
Agree to the SMEAC Code of Conduct
All volunteers are expected to uphold SMEAC’s Code of Conduct, which promotes respect, safety, and professionalism. As a volunteer, you represent SMEAC and its values, and we take that responsibility seriously to maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
A copy of the Code of Conduct will be available for review and signature before you begin volunteering.
Already read it? You can find it again below:
How To Become A SMEAC Volunteer Step 3.
Become a Member of SMEAC (Optional, but Encouraged)
All volunteers are expected to uphold SMEAC’s Code of
While not required to volunteer, becoming a member of SMEAC offers you a stronger connection to our veteran community. As a member, you’ll be invited to events, receive updates, and have access to programs and facilities at Camp SMEAC.
To learn more about SMEAC membership and how to apply, click here.
Volunteer Roles at SMEAC Include:
Event Support – Help run BBQs, music events, and family gatherings
Veteran Support – Assist in triage, check-ins, and administrative help
Grounds & Maintenance – Help maintain Camp SMEAC’s facilities and bushland
Club Facilitators – Support one of our veteran clubs (fishing, music, chess, gardening, BBQ smoking, etc.)
Professional Skills – If you’re a health worker, tradie, teacher, coach, or consultant, we’d love your help
Outreach – Join mobile overwatch teams or help connect with regional veterans
Transport & Logistics – Assist veterans with transport or camp logistics
Ready to Get Involved?
Ready To Get Involved?
Volunteering at SMEAC is more than a good deed—it’s an act of service to those who have served, just 3 simple steps.
Complete the Volunteer Form
Review the Code of Conduct
Become a SMEAC Member
For any questions or help getting started, email us at: [email protected] or call 1800 SMEAC, (1800 76322).
Join us—and be part of the team that never leaves a veteran behind.
WHY DONATE
When you donate to SMEAC, you’re not just giving—you’re changing lives. Your support directly impacts Australian veterans who are struggling to transition into civilian life, facing isolation, mental health challenges, and the loss of purpose after service.
SMEAC is 100% volunteer-run, which means every dollar goes straight to where it’s needed most—veteran support programs, urgent assistance, and maintaining Camp SMEAC, a safe haven for healing, reconnection, and rebuilding.
Your donation isn’t just charity—it’s a lifeline. It’s a stand for those who stood for us. Every contribution helps a veteran access real solutions, find community, and rediscover hope.
Donate today—because no veteran should have to fight their battles alone.
I REALLY WOULD JUST LIKE TO DONATE
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 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.
1. 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
A place for veterans and their families to get help, support & access the services they need.
2315 Steve Irwin Way,
Landsborough, QLD, 4550
