Here is DVA’s advice regarding after-hours care in Darwin for veterans experiencing an acute mental health crisis.   “The most appropriate response in a mental health emergency or acute crisis situation, irrespective of location, is for the individual to be admitted to the emergency department of their closest public hospital. In Darwin, this would be […]

“Falling through the Cracks” is a Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) proposal to help prevent it. Have your say about it. The RARA has been involved in many discussions on various committees through the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council (PMAC) , the Ex- Service Organisations Round table (ESORT)   DVA’s other Consultative forums , State Veterans’ Advisory […]

Do you believe you may have developed PTSD during or after your military service? If so, consider participating in a new treatment trial – the RESTORE trial (i.e., Rapid Exposure Supporting Trauma Recovery). This trial will be conducted from four sites: Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) offices in Brisbane and Sydney, the ADF […]

Hot weather can take a serious toll on our health. Heat-related illnesses range from mild conditions such as heat rash or cramps, through to heat stroke, which can be fatal. The effects of heat stress cascade, it’s important to know what the early signs look like. READ MORE