"‘Standing Tall’ means more than getting up and walking again.  Yes, It’s about being self mobile, but it’s also about being accepted by yourself as well as others.  It’s about being able to feel useful again, the regaining of your pride and confidence." Click to read all the article
- Kevin Bryant - Landmine Survivor

 Mission Statement

The mission of Standing Tall Australia is to make a positive difference in the lives of people living in mine-affected communities through research and assistance to raise awareness and to promote the physical rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration of mine survivors, and other people with a disability.

Objectives  

To achieve its mission Standing Tall Australia was established with five main aims:

1. To provide high quality research on issues relating to all persons with disabilities, including landmine survivors;
2. To provide high quality research on issues relating to landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW);
3. To raise awareness within the Australian population on issues relating to landmines, ERW, and persons with disabilities;
4. To identify, support, and collaborate with, other non government organisations working on issues relating to landmines and persons with disabilities, both in Australia and internationally;
5. To promote the total rehabilitation and socio-economic reintegration of persons with disabilities into their communities.