Major Organisations and Associations
LEGACY
Legacy cares for the families of Australian Defence Force men and women who have lost their lives or their health as a result of their service. Programs and Services:- Relieving financial hardship
- Social connection services
- Providing developmental opportunities
VETERAN BENEFITS AUSTRALIA
Provide more connection and awareness for veterans to create a closer and well informed Australian veteran community.
Programs and Services:
- Veteran Exercise Programs
Fully Funded Nutrition Plans
Veteran Mental Health Programs
Fully Funded Physiotherapy
WANDERING WARRIORS
Provide care, support and opportunities for Special Forces veterans and their families.
Programs and Services
- Education
- Employment
- Respite
- Mentoring
VETERAN CENTRE AUSTRALIA
Assist current and former serving ADF members and their families with easily accessible support.
Programs and Services:
- Care Coordination
- Military Legislation Advocacy Support
- Training and Education
RSL AUSTRALIA
Advocating for benefits, treatment and the welfare of ex-service and serving members of the Australian Defence Force.
Programs and Services:
- Employment
- Commemorations
- Scholarships and Awards
- Wellbeing and Support
- Advocacy
SOLDIER ON
Providing short-term emergency relief payments to veterans and their families.
Ph: 1300 532 112
Provides support to those who have served and continue to serve in the ADF.
Programs and Services:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Employment support
- Education Programs
- Social connection activities
MATES4MATES
Provide support, rehabilitation and hope to people who serve, and their families.
Programs and Services:
- Psychological services
- Physical rehabilitation and wellbeing
- Social connection activities
- Skills for recovery program
DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT
DMFS provides a range of practical and emotional support programs for families facing emergency or crisis, including assistance in times of illness, injury, domestic crisis or bereavement. Formerly known as DCO.
Programs and Services:
- 24/7 crisis support helpline 1800 624 608
- Support for member and families during deployments
- Support for member and families during transitioning
- Support for member and families during relocation
- Partner employment
- Children education support
- Childcare support
- Supporting dependents with special needs
- Community engagement
- Command support
https://defence.gov.au/members-families/
Ph: 1800 624 608