The following organisations provide support which Veterans, their partners and families can access.
Click on each button to go to the relevant website and seek further information.
department of veterans affairs (DVA)
DVA is a Government agency that provides support and provides information for Veterans and their dependants, Australian Defence Force personnel, war widows/widowers.
oPEN aRMS
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services for Australian veterans and their families.
Open Arms is focused on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches.
Legacy Victoria
Legacy Victoria is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service.
soldier on
Soldier On’s mission is to work side by side with those who serve and protect Australia, and their families, helping them to secure their future, with services including health and wellbeing.
NJF Wellness Centres
NJF Wellness Centres are the experts in managing work, Defence service and lifestyle-related chronic and acute health conditions. Our team of highly qualified allied health practitioners are passionate about seeing you overcome the physical hurdles that inhibit you from getting the most out of your life. NJF clinics operate out of friendly and non-intimidating health clubs and medical centres Australia-wide, as well as offering a convenient mobile service where you can receive treatment from the comfort of your own home. We provide you with a personalised and holistic approach to health and wellness through the work of Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists.
RSL Victoria
RSL Victoria can provide assistance to past and present service personnel when in need with a range of financial and non-financial support services.
A new program is also now underway specifically for younger Veterans – RSL Active.
Check out Veteran Support at the website.
