Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) have been working together to develop a new joint Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
The strategy aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Defence and veteran community.
The shared vision is:
Members of the Defence and veteran community are empowered and supported for optimal mental health and wellbeing during service or employment, during transition to civilian life and beyond.
Consultation
All Australians are encouraged to have their say on the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Exposure Draft.
Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy exposure draft (PDF, 2.46 MB)
Feedback will help inform the finalisation of the strategy.
Feedback can be provided via DVA's website - Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024 Exposure Draft page. Submitters can choose to answer specific questions or upload a written submission.
Consultation is open from Tuesday 28 January 2025 for 6 weeks.
Support
All personnel and their families should know if they need support they can contact:
- Defence All-hours Support Line: 1800 628 036
- Defence Member and Family Helpline: 1800 624 608
- Open Arms: 1800 011 046 or visit www.openarms.gov.au
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
Additional Helplines are also available.