About one in five Australians experience a mental health problem at least once in their lives. And it's no different for the veteran and defence force communities.
This website has been developed to help you or someone you know recognise signs of mental health problems and act to improve and maintain mental health and wellbeing.
Deployment, coming home from a war or peacekeeping zone or returning to civilian life may have an effect on mental health and wellbeing. Some have not experienced mental health problems, others have sought help and recovered. But there are some who continue to experience difficulties. These problems can be identified early, managed and treated.
The "How Are You Travelling?" project is an initiative in the Barwon South Western Region of Victoria to encourage veterans and former serving members who have concerns about their mental health and wellbeing to get help. Click here to navigate directly to the project website.
Operation Life
Operation Life is the name given to the strategy aimed at preventing suicide and promoting mental health and resilience across the veteran community.
Its major components include a choice of suicide prevention programs and services for the veteran community.
Click here for more information about Operation Life and Operation Life workshops
Call 1800 011 046 or click here for further information on the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service
Online ordering of AT-EASE products now available
click here to navigate directly to the online order form
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Beyond The Call
A book of stories from veterans and their families about their personal mental health journey.
For a free copy of Beyond The Call, email the At Ease mailbox at: at-ease@dva.gov.au or call 1800 026 185