01/12/2025
Haven Alliance for Support & Activities (HASA)
HASA MISSION BRIEF – LAUNCH COUNTDOWN TO OVH OPENING
Veterans and Responders Support Group &
MISSION DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2026
MISSION: “HAVEN RISING” – Bringing Creativity, Community & Purpose into Orbit
MISSION CONTROL SUMMARY
Commander Iain Thomas reports that the 2025–2026 cycle has been nothing short of stellar. The crew of Our Veterans Haven has completed an extraordinary series of missions—each one pushing boundaries, strengthening the fleet, and preparing for the historic launch of our fully operational Haven on 28 February 2026.
MISSION LOG: YEAR IN REVIEW
EARLY OPERATIONS — “CLEARING THE COSMOS”
Mission specialists began by clearing the bushes and creating pathways, establishing the initial terrain for operations. This foundational work set the trajectory for everything that followed.
CREW SKILL EXPANSION – “TRAINING MODULES ACTIVATED”
Throughout the mission, crew members engaged in a diverse range of training and wellbeing modules:
• Wood carving
• Macrame engineering
• Trauma yoga (with special gratitude to Karney)
• Sublimation design
• Guided bush walk & rations (thanks to Glenn)
• Ceramics with Cath
• Self-defence initiation with Liam & Joe (Revive)
HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS – “MONDAY WORKING BEE OPS”
Every Monday became a structured engineering block featuring:
• Roof and window installation
• Painting
• Tree pruning
• Structural cleaning
• General maintenance critical to habitat readiness
INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONES – “CRITICAL BUILD DEPLOYMENTS”
• Train carriage successfully converted into a state-of-the-art art studio module
• Container unit repurposed into a functioning wood workshop
• The Pottery Hut constructed and now operational—mission crew readiness: high
RESOURCE SUPPORT – “FUEL & EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION”
Mission Control extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors whose support has powered this mission:
• Federal Government – $18,000 grant enabling materials and electrical upgrades
• PEACH – $8,000 for pottery kiln acquisition
• Cath – endless personal contributions & ceramics leadership
• Damian & Family – stove and air fryer module
• Bunnings – logistical support & discounted supplies
• Coffee guys – caffeine propulsion pods
• John Scafe – woodworking equipment restoration
• Cockburn RSL – timber, trailer, and ongoing support
• Sam’s Spares – office computers
• Gryphon Garage Doors- donation of 2 Roller doors
• St John’s – Donation AED and many laughs and tears .
• Cement crew – laying of structural foundation pads
• Catering section – Jo Jo our queen of cooking
• Work Party crew – Tom, Lee, Cath, Steve, Jo, Karmel, Pawley, Karl, Cookie, Craig, John, David, Ronnie, Jim , Glenn, Henry, Damian, Karney, Ox, Bill, and Brad
• Craig – engineering creations
• Countless other kind supporters across the mission
• Lastly -to everyone that turned up, participated, and had a laugh – Thank you
SPECIAL SPONSOR MENTION – “REVIVE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: FIRST SUPPORTER IN ORBIT”
HASA Mission Control gives special recognition to our very first official sponsor,
Revive Exercise Physiology — the organisation that believed in our mission before the engines had even warmed.
Revive joined the Haven crew at the earliest stage of development, helping establish the physical-fitness and wellbeing foundations that so many of our veterans now rely on. Their support strengthened our core systems, boosted crew morale, and ensured that movement, rehabilitation, and health remained central pillars of our mission.
Revive Exercise Physiology became the first partner to go into orbit with us — the original sponsor who helped ignite the HAVEN launch trajectory.
Mission Control salutes you.
FUNDING & FUEL RESERVES – “MISSION ECONOMICS”
Total Funds Raised: $40,000
Assets & Equipment Acquired: $40,000
Operational Expenditure: $32,000
Fundraising mission success:
• Gala Dinner “Better Together” → $3,200
• Bunnings Sausage Sizzle → $2,000
Additional mental health activation:
• Continuous walk with the bowling club → $2,400 raised
• Supported by BARC, Cockburn Council, Headspace, and more
CREW EXPANSION – “NEW MEMBERS ON BOARD”
A warm welcome to all newly enlisted members joining the OVH mission team. Your energy strengthens our orbit and expands our capacity to support more veterans on their healing journey.
SPECIAL DEDICATION – “HEART OF THE MISSION”
Mission Control acknowledges Cath, whose passion, commitment, and foundational support made this dream possible. This mission began with a vision—one she helped ignite—and now, after intense planning, teamwork, and resilience, the Haven is ready to launch.
COUNTDOWN TO HAVEN OPENING – 28 FEBRUARY 2026
T-minus 92 days marks the final approach to full activation.
Systems are green.
Crew is ready.
The Haven is preparing to lift off into a new era of creativity, community, and veteran empowerment.
Mission Status: GO FOR LAUNCH
End of Brief.
