ANZAC Day is a time to remember those who served, but also the families who continue to carry the weight of that service every day. Behind every uniform is a child, a partner, a parent and they serve in their own way too.
So as we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of our service personnel this ANZAC Day, Resolute Ready continues to shine the light on the impact of service in the lives of veterans and their families. That is why it has launched the Digital Education Backpack, a free, world-first online resource offering tailored mental health and learning resources for children of veterans and first responders.
Developed in partnership with The Insight Centre and funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Backpack equips parents, carers, and educators with practical tools to better understand trauma and foster resilience children need at home and in the classroom.
This is powerfully reflected in the words of Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force and Resolute Ready Ambassador, who spoke at the official launch of the Backpack earlier this month at the Anzac Memorial, alongside other national advocates. “The impact of service life isn’t confined to the battlefield. It’s in every missed birthday, every relocation, every goodbye. Resolute Ready is more than resources, it gives families tools to heal and thrive,” he said.
Lidia Faranda-Hall, Founder and Managing Director of Resolute Ready, said the Backpack directly responds to key findings from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
“The trauma of service doesn’t end with discharge, it echoes through families, classrooms and homes. The Digital Education Backpack is an extension of the Resolute Ready Hub and directly addresses recommendations around early intervention and continuity of care for families and children,” she said.
“It recognises that connection is intervention. It helps parents, grandparents, carers, guardians, and educators understand trauma responses, support resilience, and provide stability for the children of service personnel.”
At Primary Comms Group, we’re proud to support the incredible team behind Resolute Ready including sponsors and supporters, and our friends at Mercy Me Marketing, in launching this much-needed national initiative. Hats off to the visionaries, advocates, and researchers who made the Digital Education Backpack a reality.
Behind every veteran is a family — and they serve too. Explore the Digital Education Backpack: https://resoluteready.com/backpack
*Photos from the official launch of The Digital Backpack in April 2025, courtesy of Resolute Ready
