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Open Arms availability for Easter 2025

Open Arms offices will be closed over the Easter break but our phone line will be available 24/7

Online mental health workshops for veteran families and carers

Veteran families and carers can now access free online workshops to support them when supporting someone experiencing suicidal distress or bereaved by suicide.

Looking out for veteran mates on and off the field

Teammates at the Brisbane Veterans Rugby League Football Club always make it their mission to look out for each other on and off the field.

Open Arms available 24/7 during holiday season

Open Arms military-aware mental health crisis support is available for veterans and families right throughout this holiday time.

Five years of veterans helping veterans

The lived experience-led program is an integral part of our service, and it makes a huge difference to the wellbeing of our veteran community.

Open Arms to help more Tasmanian veterans

Open Arms is expanding its assistance to Tasmanian veterans and veteran families through a series of locally-led initiatives specifically designed to better support those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. 

Offered for the first time in Australia and only available in Tasmania, these programs will be complemented by an initiative to identify veterans needing mental health assistance and connect them directly with Open Arms. 

Open Arms operating hours over ANZAC Day

During the ANZAC Day period the Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling telephone line is available to support current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Phone 1800 011 046 toll-free.

Two new Open Arms offices for Brisbane’s veteran community

On 16 April 2024, Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, opened two new Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling offices in Stafford and Mount Gravatt.