Veteran Housing Australia

🔍 DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN?

We're on a mission to find out more about Louis Edgar Cazaly — a WWI veteran from Montrose whose remarkable story has been hidden in the shadows of history for over a century.

Louis served with the 59th Battalion on the Western Front, and a selfless act he performed in the trenches helped inspire what is today known as Veteran Housing Australia. He's remembered on the Montrose War Memorial and the Shire of Lillydale WWI Honour Board — but we still have so much to learn about him.

We're searching for:
📸 A photograph of Louis Edgar Cazaly
👨‍👩‍👧 Any descendants or relatives who may hold the key to his story

If you know anything at all — a family connection, an old photo, a story passed down — please reach out. Every detail counts.

Read the full story and find out how you can help 👉 https://buff.ly/VXAWk1s

Or contact us at (03) 9629 2648 or [email protected]

🙏 Share this post — you never know who might hold the missing piece of Louis's story. Lilydale RSL Star Mail News

Mildura has 2 homes open right now for veterans ready for a change — affordable, stable, and set in one of regional Victoria's most sun-drenched communities.

Riverside walks. Great cafes. Warm locals. And more blue-sky days than you'll know what to do with.

Relocating? We may be able to help cover your costs if you're eligible.

Think this could be someone's fresh start? Tag them or share this post. 👇📧 [email protected]

What a week. 🙌

This week we launched our brand new website, shared our founder's story, shone a spotlight on veteran artwork, and paused to reflect on the powerful words of Lou.

To everyone who visited the site, shared our posts, and took a moment to send us a kind message — thank you. It means the world to this small but passionate team. Seeing people connect with these stories, and with the heart behind what we do, is exactly why we started.

We're just getting started. In the weeks ahead there are more stories to tell, more voices to hear, and more moments we hope will stay with you long after you've scrolled on.

If you haven't had a chance to explore the new website yet, visit www.veteranhousing.org.au— we'd love for you to take a look. 💛

"Young Snowy is on duty, but he was fast asleep and I didn't have the heart to wake him."
— Louis Edgar Cazaly

Few words say so much. In the trenches, far from home, Lou Cazaly's quiet compassion for a sleeping young soldier speaks to the character of the man behind the uniform.
Lou's story didn't end on the battlefield. His resilience and spirit were a direct inspiration for William Hawkins, who founded the Carry On Club in 1932 — a lifeline for veterans navigating life after service.

Read more about Lou's remarkable legacy on our Legacy Page 👇
https://veteranhousing.org.au/our-legacy/

📷 Australian War Memorial. 3rd Reinforcements, 57th Battalion. HMAT Boorara (A42) in background — originally the German ship Pfalz, captured in Melbourne, 5 August 1914.

Every line tells a story. ✏️

When we set out to build our new website, we knew we wanted artwork that captured the heart of what we do — so we commissioned the incredibly talented Veteran Artist, Barry Spicer, to bring it to life by hand.

And wow, did he deliver.

This stunning pencil sketch captures a journey so many of our veterans know all too well — arriving with little, unsure of what's next. On one side, a man alone on a bench. On the other, a man walking through an open door.

That door? That's us. That's what we do.

Whether a veteran needs crisis accommodation or a permanent place to call home, we walk alongside them every step of the way — from the bench to the doorstep and beyond.

Want to learn more about who we are and the work we do?
👉 https://buff.ly/ewcub44

Barry Spicer Art

Yesterday we launched our new website. Today we want to tell you why it exists.

This is W.L. Hawkins. A young soldier who went to war, witnessed something he could never unsee, and made a promise in the dark that changed everything.

On the battlefields of France in 1918, he watched his fellow soldiers — men who had given everything for their country — and made a solemn vow:

"I shall never forget these men."

He didn't. And neither shall we.

That promise became Veteran Housing Australia — and more than 90 years later, that same instinct to look after your own is at the heart of everything we do.

Meet the man behind everything we do → https://buff.ly/aeEOT9L

Our new website is live — and we'd love for you to check it out!

We've given our online home a complete overhaul, with a fresh new look, improved experience, and original artwork by Veteran artist Barry Spicer that makes it unique.

Whether you're a Veteran seeking support, a long-time community member, or hearing about us for the first time — there's something for everyone.

👇 We'd love to hear what you think in the comments!

🔗www.veteranhousing.org.au

☀️ Swap the stress for sunshine in Mildura.

We currently have 2 vacancies available for veterans looking for safe, stable housing in one of regional Victoria’s most relaxed and welcoming communities. 🏡

Think affordable living, riverside walks, local cafes, strong community spirit, and more sunny days than you can count. 🌴

Considering relocating? We may also be able to assist eligible veterans with relocation expenses.

Know someone who could use a fresh start? Share this post and help us reach veterans who may need it most. 💙

📩 [email protected]

Are you a veteran living in Victoria?

You could be eligible for a range of benefits through the Victorian Veterans Card, including discounts on vehicle registration, free trailer and caravan rego, public transport concessions, fishing licence exemptions and more.

Check out this simple guide explaining:
✔ Who is eligible
✔ What benefits are available
✔ How to apply

Click through to read the full article and make sure you’re not missing out on support available to veterans and their families.

Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/Ob03ajh

Victorian Veterans Council - VVC Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC

🏡 A Fresh Start Awaits in Mildura!

We have 2 vacancies available right now — and we'd love to help the right people call this beautiful region home. 🌟

Mildura isn't just a place to live — it's a lifestyle:

☀️ Warm weather and a laid-back pace of life
🌿 Affordable living surrounded by a tight-knit, welcoming community
🎣 The stunning Murray River, great local cafes, and endless outdoor adventures — right on your doorstep

If you know a veteran or veteran family who's looking for stable, affordable housing, this could be the opportunity they've been waiting for.

💛 Please share this post — you never know whose life it might change.

📩 Get in touch: [email protected] Mildura RSL Sub-Branch INC