Veterans
Alternative labels
Ex-military services
War veterans
Returned servicemen
Veteran community
Briefing paper
Care and support economy – state of play
The care and support economy is one of the fastest growing parts of the Australian economy. To meet growing demand, a significant reform agenda is underway across different parts of the sectors that make up the care and support economy. This state of play provides a summary of the approach and progress toward achieving the...
Report
Building an evidence base for understanding veteran outcomes
Researchers constructed an indicator of veteran status, drawing together data from a range of datasets to identify a group of people who are likely to be veterans. Compared to the general population, veterans experienced fewer impairments before age 30, but more severe impairments from age 65. After age 65 most (75%) veterans were living with...
Report
Understanding and enhancing responses to suicide crises involving current serving and ex-serving members of the ADF: a data linkage study
This project looked at people who had a suicide-related contact with emergency services over a three year period in Queensland. The report provides information on ADF members and veterans who were the subject of an emergency response. This includes demographic information and information on mental health, physical health, polypharmacy, and health service usage patterns 12...
Report
DRA Wellbeing Study: project closure report
Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) is a veteran-led, not-for-profit organisation. The DRA Wellbeing Study is an independent scientific study that investigates whether service in DRA can lead to psychological and psychosocial health benefits for the volunteers.
Strategy
Defence strategy for preventing and responding to family and domestic violence 2023–2028
This strategy document aims to uphold the Australian Defence Force's values and behaviours in preventing family and domestic violence, to support those experiencing violence, and break down the barriers that may deter victims from seeking help.