News

ADF members pull an Air Force plane with a rope

Expressions of Interest now open for National Advisory Committee

Expressions of Interest are now open for individuals who want to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans by joining the Open Arms National Advisory Committee.

A man in ADF uniform with a family

Special online event: SANE webinar with Veteran Family Commissioner

Please join Veteran Family Commissioner, Annabelle Wilson, for the upcoming SANE webinar on 6 May: You are not alone – Stories of recovery and resilience.

Two people at Stafford Open Arms office

Our Stafford office to re-open on Monday 2 March

With maintenance works scheduled to be finished by the end of this week, the Open Arms Stafford office will re-open at 9am on 2 March.

Gary McKay with service medals

Vietnam veteran Gary McKay and his battle with PTSD

The nightmares began for the Australian Army veteran, Military Cross recipient and author when he landed in a Vietnamese jail more than 30 years after surviving near fatal gunshot wounds during the Vietnam War.

Jan McCarthy whilst serving with a young boy

Memorial honours contribution of Vietnam War nurses

A new Memorial in western Queensland honours both military and civilian nurses. This includes nurses like Jan McCarthy, who served in the Vietnam War.

Group Programs encourage people to work as a group.

Sign up for new online Stepping Out Program

Open Arms is now offering free online access to its 2-day Stepping Out group program as well as a 2-hour introductory program.

Finalist announcement: 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs the Hon Matt Keogh MP has announced the finalists for the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards.

The Awards celebrate veteran and partner employee success, recognise organisations that excel in recruiting and supporting veterans and partners in civilian workplaces, and highlight the collective impact of the veteran employment community nationwide.

Roger Hogben and John Edwards

Two friends on a mission to honour Vietnam Veterans

Two South Australian friends showed a whole lot of grit and determination to help create a lasting memorial to Australia’s Vietnam Veterans on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.