Big Reds Aussie Adventures supports Australian Defence Force veterans, first responders, and others doing it tough, through structured fishing, boating, and recovery experiences on the water.
Big Reds Aussie Adventures Inc. exists to support Australian Defence Force veterans, first responders, and other Australians experiencing mental-health hardship, trauma, emotional distress, or social isolation.
Through structured outdoor recovery experiences, peer support, mateship, and community connection, we aim to reduce isolation, restore dignity, rebuild resilience, and renew hope for those doing it tough.
Our focus is providing safe, supportive, and needs-based programs that assist veterans and first responders who are struggling with the impacts of trauma, service-related hardship, mental-health challenges, and loss of wellbeing.
Big Reds delivers structured fishing, boating, outdoor recovery activities, peer mentoring, facilitated storytelling, and follow-up support designed to strengthen connection, wellbeing, and recovery in a supportive community environment.
The fishing is the excuse. What we're really there for is the talking, the laughs, and getting out of your own head for a bit.
Skipper-led fishing and boating trips. Gear sorted, no experience needed. Just turn up.
People who've walked the same road. They'll be there before the trip, on the day, and after you've gone home.
We check in after every trip. What happens off the water counts as much as what happens on it.
The trips don't happen without the people backing them. Cheers to the businesses keeping us on the water.
Put your name down for a trip below. Every application gets a phone call from Jono before anything's confirmed.
A full-day on-water recovery experience for veterans and first responders. Structured fishing, a yarn over lunch, and follow-up support afterwards. No experience needed. Gear and skippering provided.
A father-and-son day strengthening connection and giving you a reason to slow down together. Half a day on the water and a feed back at the dock.
An extended recovery experience (10 to 14 hours) supporting veterans through mateship, conversation, and reconnection after service. Includes peer mentoring and follow-up check-ins.
The boat's not always out. Between trips, this is where we live.
Reach out, even if you're not sure. Trips are free and we'll work around what each person needs. You can apply on their behalf or just have a yarn first.
