IN YOUR EYES

A portrait and reflection project for Queensland veterans who have served overseas.

Trek2Health is inviting expressions of interest for In Your Eyes, a photography and storytelling project that will honour the service, sacrifice, resilience and lived experience of Queensland veterans.

The project will result in a curated exhibition and a high-quality photo book, with launch events planned for Remembrance Day 2026 and ANZAC Day 2027.

Who can take part?
To be eligible, participants must:

  • have served overseas as part of the Australian Defence Force
  • be permanently residing in Queensland as of 1 January 2026

What does participation involve?

If selected to proceed, participants will be invited to:

  • take part in a professional portrait session of approximately 20 minutes
  • provide a short service summary of up to 50 words
  • provide a short personal reflection of up to 50 words

Participants are welcome to bring a personal item or memento to include in the portrait where appropriate.

What will the project become?

In Your Eyes will contribute to:

  • a published photo book
  • a curated gallery exhibition
  • launch events in 2026 and 2027
  • future project promotion and related materials

Please note that participation does not guarantee inclusion in the final exhibition or publication.

Privacy and consent

Participants who proceed will receive a full participant guide and consent form before their session is confirmed.

Only a participant’s first name and home location will be displayed publicly unless otherwise agreed.

Register your interest

If you are interested in taking part, please click the button below to download the fillable Participant Form. This form allows you to provide the information needed to be considered for the project.

Please check that you are able to save the form to your device before you start filling it out. For best results, complete the form on a computer. If you are using a phone or tablet, please open it in a PDF app rather than in a browser or email preview.

Once finished, save the form again so your answers are recorded, then email it to Colin at ad@trek2health.org.au.

If you would prefer to print the form and complete it by hand, please contact Colin at ad@trek2health.org.au to arrange return of your completed form.

Participant Form

Questions?

For enquiries about the project, please contact Colin: ad@trek2health.org.au

This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Honouring Our Veterans Grants Program.