When True Resilience was picked to be showcased, at the International Veterans Art Exhbition, as part of the Invictus Games in Sydney, Robert could not contain his excitement. Meeting the international artists whose pieces was also showcased at the Art Exhbition at Hyatt Regancy Sydney was such a highlight. Great friendships was forged that evening and is continuing on strongly today. People who shared their own stories of resilience and mental battles. As well as watching events and meeting the participants from countries all over the world at the Invictus Games.
TRUE RESILIENCE by Robert Milton
The Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) was established in 2013 in response to the growing need for an innovative model of care in veterans’ wellbeing. As a veteran led charity and Public Benevolent Institution, ANVAM supports the mental, physical and social wellbeing of current and former service members and families through community-based facilitated Arts engagements.
ANVAM engages with our veteran history and heritage, culture and identity to bring forward an approach grounded in creative expression and community, incentivising wellness and promoting social connectedness. ANVAM’s whole-of-life focus, engages early to promote validation, identity and purpose. ANVAM showcases the stories of veterans unique lived experiences during and post-service.
ANVAM actively seeks partnerships across the veteran, Arts and health sectors to collaboratively develop thought leadership, research and opportunities for veterans and families to thrive.
ANVAM’s vision is to establish a national cultural institution, centre for wellbeing and home for veterans Arts in the unused former Repatriation Commission Outpatient Clinic at 310 St Kilda Road, Southbank. In the heart of Melbourne’s Arts precinct and opposite the Shrine of Remembrance, the property is synonymous with veterans’ wellbeing and a sacred place. 310 St Kilda Road will be an inclusive hub promoting wellness.
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