Every time someone pulls on an Australian Defence Force (ADF) uniform they make a solemn vow. They are pledging to serve and defend our nation, to protect the values we hold dear – freedom, democracy, equality, respect and a fair go. All Australians owe a debt of...
Mental Health
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR WHITE CARD HOLDERS
Ten thousand veterans with complex mental health needs will have access to a network of qualified GPs nationwide, following the expansion of support provided by the Australian Government. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee today announced the Coordinated...
Report Provides Further Understanding of Defence and Veteran Suicide
EVERY year, too many Australians are taken from us by suicide and sadly our ADF personnel and veterans are not immune. The latest report on incidence of suicide among current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel was released today by the Australian...
Appointment of Interim National Commissioner Welcomed
The next step has been taken in the Federal Government’s efforts to combat suicide in veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force with the appointment of the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. Minister for...
Look Out For your Mates – Support Available for Veteran Mental Health
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Australians are urged to look out for their mates who may be experiencing poor mental health and encourage them to seek support and treatment as early as possible. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said while service in the...
Survive to Thrive Nation – Promotion *Limited Positions Available*
Hi They train you to go to war, we train you to come home! ? Survive to Thrive Nation (STTN) provides a world-class online innovative mental health and transitioning program to current and former ADF personnel. The program has been developed by...
Group programs for the veteran community
Open Arms group treatment programs focus on addressing mental health problems commonly experienced within the veteran community. These programs include: Doing Anger DifferentlyRecovery from TraumaUnderstanding AnxietyManaging PainSleeping BetterBeating the Blues. Our...
Open Arms community and peer program expands nationally
SUPPORT for veterans and their families who may be struggling with mental health conditions or at risk of suicide, will be enhanced through the Community and Peer Program which is currently being rolled out across Australia. The program, run by Open Arms – Veterans...
Open Tender for Psychiatric Assistance Dogs for Veterans
MORE veterans seeking to manage their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will benefit with the expansion of the Government’s psychiatric assistance dog program.Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following the successful launch of the...
Opinion – Veterans have poorer mental health than Australians overall. We could be serving them better
Veterans are at higher risk of mental illness than the rest of the Australian population. Many of them are seeking help, but the way care is provided to this group must consider their unique needs. Opinion by Nicole Sadler, University of Melbourne A career in the...