Health and Welfare Information
This page has content sourced from ESO's such as the RSL, Mates 4 Mates etc. for your information.
Further content can be found in Alex's Veterans Blog section.
Info from DVA re changes to Allied Health from July 2027 are listed at the following Links : www.dva.gov.au/about-us/publications/budgets/budget-2026-27/changes-for-allied-health-from-july-2027
Further content can be found in Alex's Veterans Blog section.
Info from DVA re changes to Allied Health from July 2027 are listed at the following Links : www.dva.gov.au/about-us/publications/budgets/budget-2026-27/changes-for-allied-health-from-july-2027
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Crisis and Community Support: For immediate help in a crisis, please contact one of the following services.
- Triple Zero (000) - Police, Ambulance , Fire & Rescue, for life threatening or emergency situations.
- Contact your nearest Emergency Department, if you need medical assistance or urgent support.
- Suicide Call Back Service, 1300 659 467. 24hr counselling service for suicide prevention and mental health.
- Open Arms, 1800 011 046. 24hr mental health support for Navy, Army & Air Force Personnel, Veterans and their Families. Free and confidential national counselling service for Australian Veterans and their Families, provided through Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA).
- Defence Member and Family Helpline, 1800 624 608. 24hr service providing a range of practical and emotional support programs for families facing emergency or crisis.
- Defence All-hours Support Line, 1800 628 036. 24hr service for ADF members and their families with help to access ADF or civilian mental health services
Note: The following links have been included as they proved useful to a couple of our members in the past. Have a look they may help you or pass the information onto someone you know who is in need of assistance.
- The following link provided by Alex Seizovic gives some background information on "Bravery Trust" - Financial Support for veterans and their families. Click on Link www.linkedin.com/posts/murraybruce_braverytrust-supportingthosewhoserve-supportingveterans-activity-7343813233058770944-1exw?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAC9WqFQB5Adpncf7foGGOs1Hkc6Hn06vRgA&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=gmail
- The following link to 'Cor Infinitus' covers assistance available for family who have been affected by a service member committing suicide.