Bupa joins Invictus Australia Sports Festival

Bupa's support will span two areas: the additional element of a Knowledge and Translation Symposium, bringing together leaders from across the Defence, sport, veteran, health and research sectors; and community sport activities designed to give veterans, families and the broader community opportunities to connect and experience the role sport and physical activity can play in health and wellbeing.

The partnership brings together Bupa's longstanding experience supporting the health of the Australian Defence community with Invictus Australia's work using sport and physical activity to support recovery, connection and wellbeing during and beyond service.

Bupa has supported the delivery of health services to Australian Defence Force personnel since 2019, alongside broader work supporting veterans and families through health, transition and mental health services.

The Knowledge and Translation Symposium will bring together distinguished leaders and nationally recognised voices from Defence, sport, government, research and veteran sector to explore the role of sport in supporting veteran wellbeing and transition from service. Topics will include the evidence and opportunities surrounding sport, physical activity and veteran wellbeing, as well as the role preventative approaches can play in supporting healthier outcomes over the longer term.

Bupa will also be involved in community activities at Scarborough Beach on Saturday 24 October, where veterans, families and members of the broader community will have the opportunity to try a range of sports, connect with others and experience firsthand the inclusive environments that sport can create.

Invictus Australia CEO Michael Hartung OAM said:

"We are proud to welcome Bupa as a Supporting Partner, Healthcare of the Invictus Australia Sports Festival 2026. Bupa shares our commitment to helping veterans and their families thrive through connection, recovery and wellbeing," Hartung said.