Of Service Foundation

The Of Service Foundation exists to bring some of the most meaningful human stories out of silence and into public life with dignity, care, and purpose. Established from the landmark fine art publication Of Service, which honoured the lives and experiences of 101 Australian veterans, the Foundation was created in recognition of a simple but powerful truth: when stories of courage, sacrifice, hardship, recovery, and hope are shared with integrity, they deepen empathy, strengthen connection, and help communities see one another more fully.

We advance Australian fine art, literature and storytelling for the public benefit, creating works and experiences that honour lived experience and invite reflection, understanding, and human connection. While our origins are deeply connected to veterans and their stories, our purpose extends beyond and more broadly to individuals and communities shaped by service, adversity, trauma, resilience, and renewal.

Through publications, exhibitions, conversations, and cultural initiatives, we help preserve stories that matter and make them accessible in ways that foster compassion rather than silence, and understanding rather than distance. We believe art and storytelling can create space for healing, reduce stigma, and remind people that even in life’s hardest moments, hope and second chances remain possible.

At its heart, Of Service Foundation is about helping Australia become a more compassionate, reflective, and connected society—one story, one voice, and one act of understanding at a time. In doing so, we contribute to a richer cultural life and a deeper public appreciation of the human experiences that shape us all.

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