Currumbin Beach RSL sub branch Walk 4 Remembrance 2025

Hundreds have donned their red hats, shirts and socks on the Gold Coast to support a special cause. Read why

As someone who has served his country Michael Humphreys knows all too well what life is like for a veteran readjusting to life on the Gold Coast.

For the men and women returning from battle – Mr Humphreys says many face a second battle within themselves which is too often lost.

“I came off fairly unscathed but I have people very close to me who did make attempts (on their life),” Mr Humphreys said.

“One particular individual that I know of, twice tried to end his life, he managed to come out the other side and now he’s married and got a family. So he has recovered but he’s one of the lucky ones – so many people don’t make it that way.”

Michael Humphreys, war veteran and Currumbin RSL sub branch President.

It’s why the now president of the Currumbin Beach RSL sub branch dons the read hat, socks and shirt every year for the annual Walk 4 Remembrance.

Hundreds turning out on Sunday morning to take-in the spectacular morning sun along Currumbin Creek – during an 8km walk to honour the fallen.

“It’s friendship and camaraderie – it’s about getting together, but it’s also about acknowledging those that lost that battle. It’s just a hideous battle,” Mr Humphreys said.

“Most of the walkers today will be veterans – or those connected with a veteran. “

It’s the fifth year for the event which has become somewhat of a tradition for the RSL and its members in the lead up to Anzac Day. Each time the numbers have grown and so has the awareness of veteran suicides.

Hundreds turn out for the annual Walk 4 Remembrance at Currumbin.

The walk is an opportunity for returning service personnel to come together as part of their healing, according to Mr Humphreys, uniting them in challenging times.

“The best friend for a veteran is another veteran because only a veteran can really understand the journey that he’s had so there’s that connection with the other veteran,” he said.

“Social cohesion is very important. It’s fantastic once you get out over the oceanway to see the sea of red, it’s a good crowd.”

Funds from the Walk 4 Remembrance go towards supporting the local veterans support centre – a one-stop-shop helping veterans with wellbeing support, social connection and assistance with the compensation process.

Hundreds turn out for the annual Walk 4 Remembrance at Currumbin.