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- Post Separation
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- When is the next Transition Seminar on?
- How will my family be affected?
- Retrospective Changes to Modes of Separation for Superannuation Purposes
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Health
On this page:
- Central Medical Records
- Medicare
- Veterans and Veterans' Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
- Mental Health Support
- Health Support Groups
Central Medical Records
If you do not have a copy of your medical and dental, you can request a copy by completing Defence Form PM 387 – Authority to Release Health Information and/or records for ex-ADF Members.
You can request a copy of this form from your local ADF Transition Centre.
Be aware though that the provision of records from Central Health Records after separation can take some considerable time.
The ADF Transition Centre can also assist with the form letter to enable members to request a copy of their psychological records.
Medicare
If you have not yet applied for a Medicare card, you should do so now as without one you are unable to access healthcare services without the need to pay fees.
Veterans and Veteran's Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
After you have separated you may begin to experience some of the stresses and challenges associated with separation from the ADF and transitioning to civilian life.
Veterans and Veterans’ Families Counselling Service (VVCS) provides individual and group counselling and support programs to ADF veterans/peacekeepers and their families in friendly and confidential settings across Australia.
VVCS staff are professionally qualified psychologists or social workers with experience in working with veterans/peacekeepers and their families.
You can access further information from www.dva.gov.au/health/vvcs
Mental Health Support
There are a number of organisations that can assist members and their families in dealing with mental health concerns.
There are other organisations such as those listed below that can offer support and assistance. Refer to the A-Z Contact Listing to view contact details for the following:
- Lifeline
- Mensline (Mental Health Support)
- Beyond Blue
Health Support Groups
The following are some of the wide range of health support organisations that are available Australia wide to offer assistance and advice. Refer to the A-Z Contact Listing to view contact details for the following:
- Alzheimer's Australia
- Arthritis Australia
- Australian Council On The Aging
- Cancer Council of Australia
- Carers' Australia
- Diabetes Australia
- Palliative Care Association
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There are a number of organisations that can assist members and their families in dealing with mental health concerns.
There are other organisations such as those listed below that can offer support and assistance. Refer to the A-Z Contact Listing to view contact details for the following:
- Lifeline
- Mensline (Mental Health Support)
- Beyond Blue
Health Support Groups
The following are some of the wide range of health support organisations that are available Australia wide to offer assistance and advice. Refer to the A-Z Contact Listing to view contact details for the following:
- Alzheimer's Australia
- Arthritis Australia
- Australian Council On The Aging
- Cancer Council of Australia
- Carers' Australia
- Diabetes Australia
- Palliative Care Association
Comments, Queries, Suggestions? Please let us know...