The Healing

In the stunning NSW Southern Highlands, a revolutionary program is restoring hope - for humans and horses alike.

The Healing introduces us to horseman Scott Brodie, Director of the Thoroughbred and Veteran Welfare Alliance, and this unique program that brings together ex-racehorses with former military veterans and first responders, for their mutual rehabilitation.

It’s a pairing with an unexpected similarity. In their relentless quest for a champion, thousands of racehorses are discarded each year by the Australian racing industry, with many needing a new career and suffer behavioural issues. Likewise, after serving their country, thousands of Defence Force personnel retire each year - and, left with a lack of structure and often substantial trauma, many go on to experience mental health issues, homelessness and suicide.

The Healing is a timely film. It provides a gently powerful insight into why, tragically, THIRTY TIMES more Australian military personnel and veterans have died by suicide than have been killed in combat since the year 2000.

Join us for this documentary screening to support our quest to provide healing programs to our waitlist of heroes who have served us and provide hope and new careers for ex-racehorses.

The evening will include:

* the documentary that runs for about an hour; and
* a powerful Q&A panel (to be announced and including Scott Brodie) to discuss the content for about 30 mins after the screening and refreshments.

All net proceeds will go to Horse Aid the not-for-profit organisation that runs these life saving horsemanship programs and provides them free to eligible participants. Donations are tax-deductible.