VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES
Veteran Support Services
Counselling & Mental Health Support
- ADF Mental Health
The Australian Defence Force provides a range of mental health resources and support options for veterans and their families, including a confidential 24-hour telephone triaging service.
Call 1800 628 036
Open Arms
Service: Free, confidential 24/7 counselling for veterans and families
Contact: 📞 1800 011 046
Website: www.openarms.gov.au
Safe Zone Support
Service: Anonymous 24/7 counselling specifically for veterans
Website: www.safezone.org.au
Lifeline
Service: 24/7 crisis support for anyone in need
Contact: 📞 13 11 14
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Family & General Support
Defence Family Helpline
Service: 24/7 support and information for Defence families
Contact: 📞 1800 624 608
Website: www.defence.gov.au/DCO
Veteran Central (VetCen)
Service: Connects veterans/families to a wide range of services
Contact: 📞 1300 MILVET (1300 645 838)
Email: 📧 veterancentral@rslvic.com.au
Financial & Emergency Assistance
RSL Victoria
Service: Emergency and financial assistance; advocacy support
Programs: General Appeals Patriotic Trust Fund
Access Via: Veteran Central (1300 MILVET)
Website: www.rslvic.com.au
Advisory & Advocacy
Victorian Veterans Council
Service: Advises Victorian Government on veteran issues
Website: www.veterans.vic.gov.au
Specialised Support
Police Veterans Victoria
Service: Tailored support for police veterans
Website: www.policeveteransvic.org.au
SANE-Shoulder to Shoulder: Veterans services
Crisis support
If you require immediate support, please contact one of the service providers below.
