Stories that inspire: more than volunteering

Emily Herringe, Research Librarian

"I have a personal connection to our armed services and I have known many veterans who have returned from conflict as changed people. The Invictus Games are an amazing way to give the competitors something new to focus on and train for, and give them a new sense of community with people in similar positions to themselves. It also gives the public a greater understanding of our service personnel and the physical or mental ailments they may have."

Siang Beh, Library Technician

"I'm most looking forward to having the opportunity to pay it forward. As an amputee, I share many of the challenges, motivations and concerns of the competitors. For me, it is a chance to repay the kindness and goodwill of members in the community who have encouraged me in sailing and other past endeavours. The opportunity provides me with the chance to assist wounded veterans to take part in a race in Sydney Harbour and have some fun."

Rachel Gralton, Lawyer

"The Invictus Games are about promoting the importance of sport and physical activity in the rehabilitation journey of injured servicemen and women. It’s important for the community, including firms like MinterEllison, to take the lead in supporting the Games and to send a positive message about life beyond disability."

Lauren McLean, Market Growth Coordinator

"The Invictus Games are about personal achievement. Indeed, for many of the competitors they’re about getting to the start line and their journey is largely unsung and unheralded. So it is the tremendous effort and real and sustained commitment from competitors, volunteers, families, medical practitioners, coaches and the wider Invictus Games community that inspires me."

Joanne Moore, Special Counsel

"The idea behind the Invictus Games is really inspiring. If you read the Invictus Games story, the word, ‘Invictus’ is Latin for ‘unconquered’ which really resonates when you think about the service men and women who have returned wounded and injured. This ‘unconquered’ spirit is something that we all should celebrate and the fact that sport can help a person feel positive and reclaim their future."