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 2024.
The strategy aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Defence and veteran community. The strategy sets out the joint approach of Defence and DVA over the next 5 years to promoting and supporting wellbeing, through early intervention and prevention, timely access to care and support, and a positive and connected community, while focussing on suicide prevention, and using data to drive positive outcomes.
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All personnel and their families should know that if they need support they can contact Open Arms for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 1800 011 046 or visit www.openarms.gov.au, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or by visiting www.lifeline.org.au.