Useful links
Trusted numbers and services for veterans and their families, from Open Arms and DVA to ex-service organisations — kept in one place.
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A short list of the services veterans and their families ask us about most — save this page, share it, or print it for someone who needs it.
Crisis support, 24/7
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Free, confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families, day or night.
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Free, anonymous counselling for current and former ADF members and their families, 24 hours a day. You don’t have to give your name.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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Claims, entitlements, pensions and the latest support information for veterans and their families.
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DVA’s online portal for lodging and tracking your own claims.
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A plain-English guide to Veteran Gold, White and Orange Cards.
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Reviews a Defence decision refusing an honour, award or certain foreign awards.
Ex-service organisations & the Association
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Advocacy, wellbeing support and community for veterans and their families, through RSL sub-branches across the country.
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Support for the families of veterans who have died or been injured in service.
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Health, wellbeing, employment and community programs for veterans and their families.
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Physical, psychological and social support for current and former ADF members and their families.
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The national voice for totally and permanently incapacitated (TPI) veterans and their families.
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An independent voice to government on conditions of service and entitlements for serving and former ADF members.
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Welfare visits, local advocacy, branches and reunions in your state or territory.
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Reach the national Association directly with a question we haven’t answered here.
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