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‘Read a bloody book’ and boost your mental health
Dylan, a former Army Infantry Platoon Commander started the not-for-profit organisation "Brothers and Books" 5 years ago to encourage others to benefit from reading – just like he did.
Vietnam Veterans Honoured
Each year on August 18, Australia pauses to commemorate, acknowledge and honour the almost 60,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam War.
Gwen is honoured to walk alongside families
Outgoing Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, Gwen Cherne, says her greatest honour over the past 5 years has been walking alongside families.
Veterans find a sweet spot to help others
Army veteran Moose and his sub-branch motorcycle crew are ‘sweet as’ making Country Women’s Association’s donuts to support the mental health of their military mates.
Brian champions veterans’ mental health
Helping his fellow veterans to recover from trauma has been a lifelong mission for Brian whose continued service over the years has truly made a difference.
Open Arms program puts Annette back in control of her life
The Building Strong Partnerships Families Program is a Tasmanian based program open to partners of veterans.
New online community forums for veterans and veteran families
Open Arms is very proud to partner with SANE Australia to launch a new online community co-designed with veterans and veteran families to support the mental health of their fellow veterans, partners, families and loved ones.
Open Arms availability for Anzac Day 2025
During the ANZAC Day period our telephone line is available to support current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their immediate families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.