GALLIPOLI GAMERS INC
Gallipoli Gamers Incorporated is a dedicated non-profit organisation focused on veteran mental health and wellbeing. We aim to relieve social anxiety and combat social isolation by providing a welcoming space for veterans to connect with the community. Our organisation fosters camaraderie and mateship, allowing veterans to engage in enjoyable activities and relax. Join us in creating a supportive environment where veterans can thrive and enjoy the hobby together.
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So come along and 'Play to Slay' those inner daemons and dragons.
Gallipoli Gamers Inc. President Tim Myers
In May Gallipoli Gamers co-hosted a 40K event with The Northside Alliance to raise money for Mates4Mates. In total the event raised $2623.66 and was donated to Mates4Mates to aid in the continual support to current and ex-serving Veterans and their families. The cheque was presented to the Mates4Mates staff at the Veteran Family Wellbeing Centre in Stafford. Thank you to everyone that contributed to this great cause.
Gallipoli Gamers club members attending the Combined Arms event to raise money for Mates4Mates charity.
Gallipoli Gamers President Tim Myers presents donation to (from L to R) Julian Patton (Liaison Officer) and Marcia Morgan (Regional Manager) Mates4Mates.
Statistics and Support Services
Suicide rates remain a concern in the Australian community and a priority for the Australian Government. Historically, ex-serving ADF members have faced an increased risk of suicide.
To increase understanding on the complex issues of suicide in serving and ex-serving ADF members, the AIHW provides annual updates to monitor the incidence of suicide in permanent, reserve and ex-serving ADF members. This work has been commissioned by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Data in this section is drawn from the Serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who have served since 1985: suicide monitoring 1997 to 2022.
For both ex-serving and Australian males under 30, suicide was the leading cause of death accounting for 42% and 29% of deaths respectively. This was similar for ex-serving and Australian females under 30 where suicide accounted for 44% and 22% of deaths respectively.
Ex-serving males under 50 were more likely to die by suicide than those aged 50 years and over (36.7 and 20.3 per 1000,000 population per year respectively).
The suicide rate was 22.0 per 1000,000 population per year for males who separated voluntarily, which is similar to the Australian male population. However, the rate of suicide for males who separated for involuntary medical reasons was almost 3 times as high at 62.7.
The suicide rate of ex-serving males who had served for 20 or more years was 15.5 suicides per 100,000 population per year. This was lower compared to those who had served for <1 year, 1 to <5 years, 5 to <10 years or 10 to <20 years.
The suicide rate of ex-serving males who separated as officers was about half the rate of those who separated at other ranks (17.1 and 32.9 per 100,000 population per year respectively).
Ex-serving males who served at least one day in the permanent forces had higher rates of suicide compared to those who served solely in the reserve forces (34.6 and 25.4 per 100,000 population per year respectively).
Gallipoli Gamers Inc is dedicated to reducing suicide rates by creating a welcoming space for serving and ex-serving veterans. We invite all veterans who share a passion for tabletop wargaming, board games, TCGs, and other to join our community. By engaging with like-minded individuals, we aim to alleviate social anxiety, loneliness, and mental health challenges that can contribute to higher suicide rates among veterans. Together, we can foster connections and support one another in a meaningful way.
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If you, or someone you know, is experiencing crisis visit your nearest hospital or emergency or use any of the crisis helplines listed below or in the Help and Support tab.
If life is in immediate danger, please call 000.
Call 13 11 14
Text (SMS): 0477 13 11 14
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Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
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Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24/7 confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services. Trained volunteers are ready to listen, provide support and referrals.
Call 1800 628 036
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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The ASL is a confidential telephone service for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. The ASL is there to help access ADF or civilian mental health services, psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.
Call 1300 659 467
Online counselling or video chat
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Counselling support for anyone affected by suicide, including people at risk, carers and those bereaved by suicide. All staff are qualified professional counsellors, social workers or psychologists and are available 24/7.
Call 1800 250 015
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs.
Call 1800 011 046
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days as week.
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Open Arms - Veteran & Families Counselling is Australia's leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families.
Call 1300 22 4636
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All available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Beyond Blue provides information and support to help all Australians achieve their best possible mental health.
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All calls and chats are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential.
Events
Head on over to our events page to find out what is happening within your community.
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The next few upcoming events:
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Sunday 31 Aug 25 - Warhammer 40K 500 point Tournament
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​Saturday 4 Oct 25 - Warhammer 40k 1250 point tournament (SpringCon)
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26 Oct 25 - Armageddon Crusade begins
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Donate
We are a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting our veteran community. Any donation big or small, will go a long way to helping those within the Veteran community break the shackles on social isolation and improve their mental health. Gallipoli Gamers Inc are now a registered DGR meaning all donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Get Involved
Want a way to get involved in the club? Send us a message and see what we have to offer.
If you would like to run a demo game of the system of your choice or offer some painting or modelling workshops, please get in touch and we will organise something.
We are always looking at ways to expand the club and bring in new persons to the hobby, especially within our Veteran community.
Pic: Tim is working on his Leagues of Votann
Pic: The last piece for Glen's Black Templar army.
Pic: Undead reinforcements have arrived!!