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Help Jack get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
An army veteran in Geelong needs help with a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment after leaving service with post-traumatic stress.
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I served ten years in the army and was discharged in 2024 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $4,600.
I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $4,600 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,300
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,800
• Transport to appointments: $250
• Essential household items: $250
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Jack
Thank you all. We're at 35% now ($1,633). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $636 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Wishing you peace, Jack. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Best of luck, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Seoul
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Lyon!