SMEAC SERVICES
Real Support. Real Mateship. Real Opportunities.
At SMEAC, we believe veterans helping veterans is more than a motto. It’s what we do.
From emergency accommodation and health and wellbeing support to DVA assistance, recreation, practical activities and community connection, Camp SMEAC brings people, resources and opportunities together in one place.
Whether you’re facing difficult circumstances, looking for support, wanting to reconnect with mates or simply looking for somewhere to belong, there’s a place for you at SMEAC.
You don’t have to be in crisis to be part of SMEAC.
SMEAC SERVICES AND SUPPORT
SMEAC ENGAGEMENT MODEL
Understanding the problem before finding the solution.
Veterans often arrive at SMEAC facing difficult circumstances, sometimes with several problems occurring at once. Others are referred by organisations, family members or fellow veterans seeking assistance on their behalf.
The SMEAC Engagement Model is our practical approach to understanding each veteran’s circumstances, identifying their immediate needs and working out the best way forward.
Much like triage in a hospital, we sit down with the veteran and look at the bigger picture. They may need accommodation, medical treatment, assistance with DVA, alcohol or drug rehabilitation, transport, clothing, financial support or help reconnecting with their family.
Our Wellbeing Coach works with the veteran to identify priorities, coordinate appropriate assistance and connect them with the people and services best placed to help.
Every veteran’s circumstances are different. Our approach recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
SMEAC WELLBEING COACH
A helping hand when it’s needed most.
Sometimes the hardest part of asking for help is knowing where to start.
SMEAC’s Wellbeing Coach provides a personal point of contact for veterans seeking assistance, taking the time to listen, understand their circumstances and help them work through the challenges they’re facing.
Working through the SMEAC Engagement Model, the Wellbeing Coach helps identify immediate priorities, connects veterans with appropriate services and provides ongoing guidance and support where needed.
Whatever the situation, our Wellbeing Coach works alongside veterans to help them find the support they need, without making things more complicated than they have to be.
Sometimes the best support starts with a conversation.
SMEAC MOBILE OVERWATCH
Taking Veterans Helping Veterans beyond Camp SMEAC.
Not every veteran can make their way to Camp SMEAC, particularly those living in regional and remote communities where support services can be difficult to access.
SMEAC Mobile Overwatch was established to extend our veteran-led approach beyond the camp, providing personal contact, practical assistance and connections to appropriate support services.
While SMEAC has undertaken limited local Mobile Overwatch activities, our current priority remains completing the development of Camp SMEAC. We have the vehicles and the capability, but our available personnel are presently focused on establishing the camp’s facilities and services.
As Camp SMEAC transitions from development to full operations, we intend to expand Mobile Overwatch, reaching more veterans and communities beyond the camp.
Interested in getting involved?
As Mobile Overwatch expands, we’ll need volunteers who enjoy getting out into the community, working alongside other veterans and helping those who may be doing it tough. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d welcome a conversation about how you could become involved.
Because distance shouldn’t determine whether a veteran can find a helping hand.
SMEAC RAPID RESPONSE
When a veteran needs a hand, we get stuck in.
Sometimes a veteran or their family needs more than advice or a conversation. They need a few willing hands to help get something done.
SMEAC Rapid Response brings volunteers together to provide practical assistance, whether that’s helping an elderly veteran tidy up their property, clearing an overgrown yard, moving furniture, assisting a family with relocation or tackling a job that’s simply become too much for someone to manage alone.
SMEAC has successfully undertaken Rapid Response activities in the past, particularly during our time at the Brisbane Hub. While our current capacity is limited as volunteers concentrate on developing and operating Camp SMEAC, we intend to expand these activities as more people and resources become available.
Interested in lending a hand?
We’re always keen to hear from people who enjoy practical work, teamwork and helping others. Whether you’ve got a trailer, useful skills or simply some spare time and enthusiasm, you could make a real difference.
Sometimes a few hours of teamwork can make an enormous difference to someone’s life.
EMERGANCY ACCOMMODATION
A safe place to stay. A chance to get back on your feet.
A safe place to stay. A chance to get back on your feet.
Homelessness and housing insecurity are very real challenges facing some Australian veterans. Whether someone is sleeping in their car, facing eviction or simply has nowhere safe to go, having somewhere to stay can be the first step towards rebuilding their life.
Through our own Veteran Homelessness Program, Camp SMEAC provides short-term accommodation for veterans experiencing difficult circumstances. Generally intended for stays of up to 14 days, accommodation is considered according to individual circumstances, available facilities and the support required.
But SMEAC provides more than a bed. Veterans staying at camp become part of a supportive community where they can access wellbeing services, practical assistance, social connection and opportunities to regain stability and independence.
Where appropriate, our accommodation can also support family connections, including opportunities for veterans to spend time with their children.
Helping us keep the doors open.
SMEAC aims to secure $185 per night to fund accommodation and associated support for a veteran. As a community-supported charity, we rely on donations, fundraising and the generosity of supporters to help sustain this important service.
Whether you contribute $50, $100, $500 or simply help spread the word, your support can make a genuine difference.
Sometimes a safe place to stay is where a better future begins.
MATESHIP
Good company. Shared experiences. A place to belong.
One of the things many veterans miss after leaving the military is the mateship, camaraderie and sense of belonging that comes from being part of a team.
At Camp SMEAC, we’re bringing that sense of community back. Whether it’s sharing a coffee, having a yarn, working on a project, enjoying a barbecue or simply spending time with people who understand, mateship is part of everyday life.
You don’t need an appointment, a referral or a particular problem to come along and enjoy the company. Veterans from all services and backgrounds are welcome, whether they’re looking to reconnect with old mates or make some new ones.
Sometimes the best thing about Camp SMEAC is simply being there.
A SENSE OF BELONGING
Camp SMEAC isn’t just a place — it’s a feeling of belonging.
Set among the trees and trails of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Camp SMEAC offers more than accommodation or activities. It’s where veterans come to reconnect with their tribe, find purpose in shared effort, and know they’re not alone.
Whether it’s over a coffee, around a firepit, or shoulder-to-shoulder on a project, Camp SMEAC gives veterans something many have lost — a sense of belonging, without judgement or pretense.
PSYCHIATRY SUPPORT
Helping veterans access specialist mental health care.
Some veterans face mental health challenges that require specialist medical assessment, treatment or ongoing psychiatric care.
While psychiatric services are not currently provided onsite at Camp SMEAC, SMEAC can assist veterans in accessing psychiatric support through our established healthcare connections.
Through our onsite GP, Dr Sam, SMEAC can assist veterans in obtaining the necessary referrals to access psychiatric care. Our Wellbeing Coach and allied health team can also provide guidance and support throughout the process where appropriate.
Getting the right support shouldn’t be another battle veterans have to fight.
PSYCHOLOGIST SUPPORT
Professional support from someone who understands.
Life after military service can bring challenges that aren’t always easy to work through alone. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or simply feeling overwhelmed, talking with a qualified psychologist can make a real difference.
Camp SMEAC provides access to professional psychological support through Rosie, our onsite psychologist, in a welcoming and confidential environment.
Working alongside our GP, Wellbeing Coach and other allied health professionals, Rosie helps veterans address their individual circumstances and develop practical strategies to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Veterans can speak with our Wellbeing Coach or contact SMEAC to enquire about appointments, referral requirements and available sessions.
Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness. Sometimes it’s simply the next step forward.
DVA SAVVY DOCTOR
Veterans will soon be able to book appointments with a DVA-savvy doctor at Camp SMEAC for dedicated physical health assessments tailored to the DVA claims process.
These assessments are designed to support veterans in navigating complex paperwork, documenting injuries, and strengthening their claims—with the guidance of a doctor who understands the system.
HEALTH & ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
HEALTH & ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
Professional healthcare in a welcoming veteran community.
Looking after our veterans means supporting their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Through our onsite RAP (Regimental Aid Post — Medical Centre), Camp SMEAC brings together a growing network of healthcare professionals, helping veterans access the support they need in a familiar and welcoming environment.
Our current services include access to a GP, psychologist, exercise physiologist, dietitian and social worker with specialist experience in alcohol and other drug support. Where additional specialist care is required, including psychiatry, SMEAC can assist with appropriate referrals.
Our healthcare services currently operate primarily on Mondays and Wednesdays, with additional appointments available by arrangement, depending on the practitioner.
As Camp SMEAC continues to develop, we aim to introduce additional services and expand the availability of our existing healthcare team.
It’s about making healthcare more accessible, more personal and less intimidating for the veterans who need it.
VETERAN FACILATIES
More than a camp. A place to connect, contribute and belong.
Set amongst approximately 50 hectares of bushland near Ewen Maddock Dam, Camp SMEAC offers a growing range of facilities where veterans and their families can access support, enjoy recreational activities and spend time with others.
Our facilities include:
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RAP (Regimental Aid Post — Medical Centre) — providing access to medical and allied health professionals.
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Veteran accommodation — short-term accommodation and support for veterans experiencing difficult circumstances.
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The SMEAC Mess — a gathering place for meals, functions and social activities, with kitchen facilities continuing to develop.
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SMEAC Hub Café — a welcoming place to enjoy a coffee and good company.
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Recreation Hut and Bar — a relaxed social space for veterans and visitors.
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SMEAC Gym — facilities supporting physical fitness and wellbeing.
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Outdoor stage and event areas — spaces for live music, entertainment and community gatherings.
- Fishing and kayaking — enjoy the natural surroundings of Ewen Maddock Dam, with opportunities for fishing and getting out on the water.
- Mountain biking and bushland recreation — a 12-kilometre mountain bike track is located nearby and is open to the general public year-round. Veterans and visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area independently.
- Camp SMEAC continues to grow, with volunteers, businesses and supporters helping us restore and develop facilities that benefit the veteran community.
- Interested in getting involved?
- Whether you’re a tradesperson, gardener, handyman or simply someone who enjoys getting stuck into a project, there’s always something happening at Camp SMEAC. Volunteers play an enormous part in making this place what it is.
- Built by volunteers. Supported by the community. Enjoyed by veterans and their families.
SMEAC SEMINARS
Sharing knowledge. Starting conversations. Helping veterans stay informed.
Sometimes having access to the right information, or simply knowing who to ask, can make an enormous difference.
SMEAC seminars bring veterans, families and the broader community together to hear from experienced professionals, organisations and guest speakers on subjects that matter.
Topics may include DVA entitlements, veterans’ rights, legal matters, health and wellbeing, financial matters and other issues affecting the veteran community.
SMEAC successfully hosted regular information sessions at our former Bowen Hills Hub and continues to organise seminars and presentations as opportunities arise.
As Camp SMEAC develops, we intend to expand these activities, making the SMEAC Mess a welcoming meeting place where knowledge can be shared, questions answered and conversations encouraged.
Have something valuable to share?
We’re always interested in hearing from professionals, organisations and individuals who have knowledge, experience or information that could benefit veterans and their families.
Good information is worth sharing, and sometimes a simple conversation can open the door to new opportunities.
SMEAC EVENTS
Good company. Great entertainment. Bringing the community together.
Camp SMEAC is more than a place for veterans to seek assistance. It’s also somewhere veterans, families, friends and the broader community can come together, enjoy themselves and build lasting connections.
Our regular Wellbeing Wednesday is at the heart of this community spirit, bringing veterans together each week for mateship, activities, conversations and opportunities to connect with our health and wellbeing team.
From barbecues, live music and social gatherings to military vehicle displays, community celebrations and special events, we want Camp SMEAC to be somewhere people genuinely look forward to visiting.
As we continue developing the camp, we’re planning an expanded calendar of activities for 2027, including a military vehicle day and regular Sunday afternoon open mic sessions. Imagine a relaxed afternoon at the SMEAC Mess, enjoying a barbecue, a cold drink and some live music. Bring your own guitar, borrow one of ours, get up and have a go, or simply sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
Have an idea for an event?
We’re always keen to hear from musicians, entertainers, community groups, volunteers and anyone with an idea that could bring people together. Whether you’d like to organise an activity, help run an event or contribute your skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Because sometimes the best way to reconnect is simply to get together and have a good time.
WHY DONATE
Help us keep Veterans Helping Veterans.
STRAIGHT TO SMEAC MERCH
1. Follow us online
Follow SMEAC on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news, veteran stories, activities and updates from Camp SMEAC.
2. VISIT Camp SMEAC
Come and see what we’re building at Camp SMEAC, Landsborough. Meet the people, explore the community and discover how you can get involved.
3. SHARE us online
Help spread the word about SMEAC. Share our stories, tell your mates and help more veterans discover the community and support available.
SMEAC
A place for veterans and their families to get help, support & access the services they need.
2315 Steve Irwin Way,
Landsborough, QLD, 4550
