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An infantry veteran in Wollongong needs help with a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment after leaving service with a service-related knee injury.

🇦🇺 Wollongong, New South Wales, AustraliaPosted Oct 1, 20262,437 views
Madeline B. Steele
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Member since May 30, 2026 · Wollongong
Logan served four years in the infantry and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. He has been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote comes to $2,600. Logan is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $2,600 goes: • Transport to appointments: $320 • Training provider fees: $1,900 • Essential household items: $380 With deep gratitude, Madeline
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Madeline

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($598 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $993 so far, the plan for essential household items is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($983 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Claire T. Bridges 🇬🇧 · $20 · 3h ago
  • Do-hyun Shim 🇰🇷 · $10 · 3h ago
  • Hellen Rose Otieno 🇺🇬 · $72 · 3h ago

    “Every little bit. Thought of Logan all day after reading this. - Kampala”

  • Anthony R. Lopez 🇺🇸 · $20 · 3h ago
  • Citlali R. Gómez 🇪🇸 · $20 · 3h ago
  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $25 · 3h ago

    “Thought of Logan all day after reading this. - Bornova”

  • Maximilian Lange 🇩🇪 · $75 · 3h ago
  • Mia Peterson 🇦🇺 · $21 · 3h ago

    “From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Brisbane”

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $250 · 3h ago

    “Only $250 but hope it helps. - Bakersfield”

  • Malee Boonmee 🇹🇭 · $10 · 3h ago
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    “God bless. My colleague told me about this one. - Bonny”

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  • Pilar K. Acosta 🇪🇸 · $20 · 3h ago
  • Paloma A. Carrillo 🇺🇸 · $10 · 3h ago
  • Abosede Folake Okafor 🇳🇬 · $50 · 3h ago

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  • Harper L. Ryan3h ago

    Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

    • Nida Kiran Hashmi3h ago

      Keep going, Madeline. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

      • Ali Kemal Yalçın3h ago

        Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Polokwane so I could bring a meal. Take care.

        • Valentina A. Soto3h ago

          Sending good thoughts, Madeline. Shared it with a few friends. God bless

          • Iman Rasha Haddad3h ago

            Sending good thoughts, Madeline. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Lucas Heitor SoaresPhoto verified3h ago

              Stay strong, Madeline. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours!

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