Bowls Gr8 for Brains

Bowls Gr8 for Brains Our Board consists of Veterans with lived experience of Post-Traumatic Stress. (8 people will take their own lives every day in Australia – Lifeline stats).

A Registered Australian Charity supporting our heroes at the local bowlo - embracing the power of community and Peer Support toward better mental and physical health. Our group is passionate about helping people, and passionate about finding positive solutions to the ever-increasing rates of suicide and self-harm in Australia. We believe this can be done through the sport of bowls. Bowls is a spor

t that includes the below elements that are proven to be pathways to better mental and physical health:

● Physical Exercise
● Reintegration into the social environment
● Targeted and directed activity that stimulates brain function
● Engaging in activities that divert the brain’s attention away from distressing thoughts and brings people into the moment
● Learning new skills

BG4B is a peer support group at the local Bowlo, a place where people are introduced to the game of bowls in a friendly and supportive environment, where they can enjoy a cup of tea, learn about the game of lawn bowls, and perhaps make new friends along the way. Our program is inclusive, accessible and free to the community. Our groups meet at least twice monthly.

Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Queensland Police Bowls Club for your generous support of Bowls Gr8 for Brains. Today ...
07/05/2026

Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Queensland Police Bowls Club for your generous support of Bowls Gr8 for Brains. Today I had the privilege of handing $665 to our Treasurer at the conclusion of a very cold Albury Sesh. The coin you helped raise as part of the Australian Police Bowls Championships helps us provide Insurance coverage for our social groups around Oz. Thankyou again team and finemasters 💜

27/02/2026
01/11/2025

Hi everyone,

Due to circumstances beyond our control Bowls Gr8 for Brains and the Dandenong Club have taken the hard decision to postpone our Charity Day to a date yet to be confirmed.

Those who have entered should have received an email advising how we will refund your entry.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and please look out for each other.

28/10/2025

🎉 On Melbourne Cup Eve, join us for Bowls GR8 For Brains Annual Charity Day! 🎉
Hosted by The Dandenong Club, this event is all about bowls, mateship, and mental health 💚
You’ll enjoy:
🏆 4 games of 9 ends – teams of 4
🍽️ Great two-course lunch provided
🎤 Guest Speaker - Steve Glasson OAM (BG4B Ambassador)
💰 $2,800 prize money
💸 $280 per team
Monday 3rd November from 9:30am (Club opens at 9:00am).
A huge shoutout to the amazing supporters — Dandenong Club, Bowls Australia, Henselite, and Premier Bowls Wear — for helping us keep the Bowls Gr8 for Brains program rolling! 🧠💪
Grab your friends, roll some bowls, and support a great cause.
We can’t wait to see you there! 😄
👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/bg4b3rdcharityday

Our stand at the Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Expo
12/10/2025

Our stand at the Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Expo

Another gr8 morning at Commercial Club Albury. Our social group sessions run every Thursday from 9am - free with coachi...
16/06/2025

Another gr8 morning at Commercial Club Albury. Our social group sessions run every Thursday from 9am - free with coaching provided. Good times with friends. ☕️

14/06/2025

Great barefoot bowls morning today with some veterans and family. Numbers were down a bit due to the weather, but those who attended enjoyed themselves.

Thanks to Shoalhaven Heads RSL for providing the bbq lunch.

Special thank you to Megan from Invictus for all her assistance in putting this together.

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