Health and Welfare Information
This page has content sourced from ESO's such as the RSL, Mates 4 Mates etc. for your information.
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.