This R U OK? Day, here’s how to check in on the Veteran in your life — and why the question can matter more for those who’ve served. Practical guidance on starting a real conversation, reading the answer, and what to do if they’re not ready to talk.
Father’s Day looks different for everyone, and for the Veteran community it can carry its own particular challenges. This note speaks to wherever you’re at this Father’s Day — away from your kids, with them, grieving a child, or missing your own father — because your wellbeing matters regardless.
Mindfulness has a branding problem — incense, silence, sitting cross-legged for an hour. Here’s what it actually looks like in practice, what the evidence (including Australian research specific to Veterans) says, and how to build it into a routine that doesn’t ask you to change who you are.
Halfway through the year is a natural point to check in with yourself. Five small, realistic habits — not a full life overhaul — for steadying your mind and rebuilding a bit of structure, one week at a time.
Non-Liability Health Care means you don’t have to prove your mental health was caused by your service to access support. Here’s what NLHC actually covers, who it’s for, and how it fits alongside the Veteran Mindfulness Program.
Telehealth psychology isn’t a lesser version of in-person support — for a lot of Veterans, it’s actually the better fit. Here’s what an online session really involves, what to expect from your first one, and how it works alongside DVA arrangements.
Disrupted sleep is one of the most commonly reported well-being concerns among ex-ADF members and it rarely goes away on its own. In this post, we look at why military service affects sleep, what approaches actually help, and how the VMA program can support Veterans in building better rest into life after service.
Leaving the ADF means leaving behind a lot of built-in structure — including the routines that kept you physically and mentally grounded. Building new ones in civilian life is possible, but it looks different for everyone. This post explores what a sustainable wellbeing routine can look like after service, and how to make it stick.
DVA mental health coverage can be confusing — what’s covered, who qualifies and what you actually need to do to access it. This plain-English guide breaks down what DVA funds for Gold and White Card holders, what falls outside DVA coverage, and how to confirm your eligibility before you book.
For many Veteran men, asking for help is still the hardest part. But something is shifting. More ex-ADF members are choosing to get on the front foot with their wellbeing — not because they’re in crisis, but because they’ve learned that waiting until things are bad isn’t the only option. Here’s what that looks like.
