Potentially triggering and confronting media surrounding the Defence Force can be a genuine health risk to those who have been impacted by service.
With 24-hour social media and news coverage, knowing how to safely cope is important.
Read more: https://t.co/1VACnT4Ed4
Today, we pause with respect to remember all who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
We embrace the ANZAC spirit and join thousands of Australians around the country, to pay our respects to all former and current ADF members.
Lest We Forget.
Huge ups to @StanSportAU providing the opportunity to watch the Hospitals Cup semi finals live. Two physical, skilful and gripping contests for the full duration. Club rugby in great condition. Loved it.
As the situation in Afghanistan continues to unfold, we urge all veterans and their families to check in with one another and reach out for support. Our team of psychologists and counsellors are here to help you, as well as 24-hour support available with @OpenArmsSupport
Check on your mates
Check on your quiet mate
Check on your loud mate
Check on your always ok mate
Check on your not always ok mate
Check on your sick mate
Check on your healthy mate
Check on your work mate
Check on your flat mate
Check on yourself, mate
Check on your mates
Sometimes it can be hard to find people to connect with, particularly after transitioning out of the ADF. We offer a range of social activities which provide the opportunity to make meaningful connections with other veterans and families. Read more below. https://t.co/cEdfBoVYKZ
Although borders are opening across Australia, there are still many who will not be able to see their friends and family face-to-face these holidays. Our latest article has some tips for keeping connected with loved ones this Christmas.
https://t.co/ok7qRkU9CR
It's Mates4Mates National Appeal Day! For today only, donations made will be doubled thanks to our matching partners. Donate today and leave no mate behind https://t.co/7EXDsajr3r #nomateleftbehind#mates4mates
Our Veterans’ Health Week events are in full swing! Today, our Mates in Tasmania tried their hand at screen printing. It was great to see them come together to try something different and learn a new skill.
#veteranshealthweek#vhw2020#veteranshealthweek2020#vhw
Today mark's two very important days - R U OK?Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. Today and every day, we are encouraging everyone to talk openly about mental health and suicide, and to check in with their family and mates. Read more https://t.co/T6CKLS2AJ2 #WSPD2020#RUOKDay
Today is the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. We'd like to encourage everyone to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our WWII veterans. There are many ways to commemorate today, find out more https://t.co/e3KPzvpanj
EOI's are now open for the Northern Territory Veteran and Family Wellbeing Centre! If you’re a local or ex-serving organisation and are interested in providing services through the Centre, or being a referral pathway, we would like to hear from you. https://t.co/vWUZBGzuGJ
It's sleep awareness week! Our friends at @GMRF share why sleep is so important and the steps they are taking to understand and treat veterans who suffer from poor sleep, PTSD, and nightmares https://t.co/vkTVc5jTV1
We’re excited to announce that our Brisbane and Townsville Family Recovery Centres are now open for appointments and activities, and our Hobart centre will reopen tomorrow. Online services will continue to be held to give more people access to support https://t.co/dMySSqhuGB
With many parents choosing to keep their children at home and school holidays starting earlier in some states, our psychology team have put together some tips to help you manage parenting during self-isolation https://t.co/70tdkGXXOZ
We’ve included some important information on our latest news page about accessing services with the COVID-19 restrictions and how to deal with the current outbreak. https://t.co/nY1IGd4Ugd
Today the Australian Government has implemented a number of recommendations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. All Mates4Mates psychology and exercise physiology appointments will now be delivered via Skype or phone.
Our Family Recovery Centres are still open with social distancing measures in place for those who attend any programs. We are advising all visitors to our Centres that have travelled overseas in the last 14 days or are feeling unwell to self-isolate and visit their GP.