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Art gives a new start

At the recommendation of a colleague and with the support of Open Arms – Veteran & Families Counselling, Allara joined the four-week Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) program. Allara’s mother flew down from Brisbane to watch Allara perform in the program showcase.

What 'square away' means to Zak

‘Square Away’ is a familiar term to current serving members of the Australian Defence Force, and for many it remains meaningful when they return to civilian life. Navy veteran Zak explains what it means to him.

Compassion, resilience and support

The past year has presented many challenges for our veteran community—leaving some feeling anxious and unsure about what this year will bring.

Open Arms set to expand with $5 million budget boost

The Australian Government has allocated $5.0 million in this year’s budget to expand Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling mental health and suicide prevention services.

Protecting our protectors

National Manager of Open Arms, Dr Stephanie Hodson spoke with Kim Borrowdale from LivingWorks recently about some common challenges in the defence and military communities, and protecting veterans from suicide.

Introductory group workshops online

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have introduced online workshop options for conditions including anxiety, anger, sleep, pain management and trauma.

15 reasons to feel positive about 2020

Positive thinking can help manage stress and improve your health and wellbeing. At times, it can be difficult to feel positive, so here is a list of some things to feel optimistic about right now.

Register for a Stepping Out workshop

Stepping Out is one of our most popular workshops, designed specifically for ADF personnel transitioning to civilian life.