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LT COL Kimberlea Juchniewicz and her sons Max, aged 10 and Leo, aged five, were all smiles on the set of Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley. As Kimberlea explains, the trio recreated a familiar scene within their household.

Australian team member Tiffany White will compete in powerlifting and indoor rowing at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. Since taking up sport Tiffany is a happier and healthier person. During the filming of Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley, Tiffany was supported by her team mate, Ben Farinazzo.

Gwen Cherne’s husband SGT Peter J Cafe ended his life in February 2017. Gwen, a board member of the War Widows’ Guild of Australia (NSW), was proud to share the filming of Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley, with her daughter Emily. “There were moments I got to share with Emily that pride that I have in Pete and what he did and how he served his country,” said Gwen.

As the Executive Creative Director at Edge, Matt Batten played an important role in the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 production of William Ernest Henley’s poem.

Heavy rain didn’t dampen Heidi Joosten’s spirits during the filming of Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley. In this behind the scenes video, Heidi talks about her filming experience and how sport has helped with her rehabilitation.

Wheelchair rugby is one of the most exciting Invictus Games spectator sports. We were behind the scenes at the filming of Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley, as Jamie Tanner and members of the 2018 Australian Invictus Games squad displayed their skills for the camera.

There is a role for everyone in Invictus Games Sydney 2018, no matter where you are. We’re asking you to get involved and show your support for our wounded warriors.

Wingsuit competitor James McKew is proud to showcase the healing power of sport and how it can help wounded, injured and ill current and former service personnel overcome mental and physical challenges.

Melissa Roberts is an Invictus Games Toronto 2017 competitor and a daughter. After a car accident changed her life forever, Melissa, with the help of her mother, Lesley, recovered from a traumatic brain injury to achieve a new goal of competing at Invictus Games Toronto 2017 in the athletics, swimming and indoor rowing events. This story is based on the power of family, how it’s helped with healing both physical and emotional wounds, and the realisation that two are stronger together.

The Invictus Games Toronto 2017 presented by Jaguar Land Rover offered competitors, their families and thousands of spectators the opportunity to celebrate the healing power of sport across eight days of inspiring competition.