Mission Statement
Hives for Heroes Australia, is a registered Nation-wide non-profit charity.
Our mentored Bee keeping program is open to Veterans, First Responders, Defence & Security partners, current and former service members, Veterinarians, and Front Line Emergency Medical.
Accessibility is open to all who are interested in our little mates and preserving Australia’s environment and food security.
With a focus on suicide prevention, sustainability, conservation, and providing a healthy transition from service, or support with continued service.
Beekeeping is very therapeutic, calming and healing for the soul. We will help equip you with an alternative for managing trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, reintegration, and other issues related to service.
Through our national network of beekeepers, local clubs and associations, we provide connection, mateship, purpose, mentored training and healthy relationships.
We will help you gain the necessary skills, to continue bee keeping as a hobby, small business or commercial operator.
We will reopen your eyes to the wonder of nature all around us.
Learn, Grow and Lead
About us
Hives for Heroes welcomes new Heroes who have limited or no beekeeping experience. Wishing to explore beekeeping, cultivate healthy relationships, and actively participate in the organisation.
Our goal is to provide our nation’s heroes with a local mentor whilst supporting through regular events, resources, and application based funding opportunities as a “Newbee”.
We are big about suicide prevention and the reconnection of brother- sister hood community, often lost after service.
A Hives for Heroes “mentor” commits to guiding at least one hero for a duration of one year and exemplifies the values and mission of Hives for Heroes. The mentor will provide one hive specifically for training and educational purposes during the initial year, and will generously donate one split or swarm to Newbees who successfully complete their first year in the program. To qualify for this role, the mentor should possess three or more years of proven and successful experience in beekeeping.
Our program has been adapted from the highly successful USA program, now with international connections.
We welcome any monetary, beekeeping hive ware and equipment donations for our team.
Thank you for supporting our Australian Heroes.