News

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.

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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.

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Open Arms available day or night this holiday season

Our telephone line is available day or night throughout the holiday period, and staffed by mental health professionals who understand the veteran experience.

Model of Care introduces an exciting new phase for veteran mental health support

Open Arms recently launched its Model of Care, a document that outlines what clients can expect when they reach out for support.

Update regarding our counsellor network

Open Arms has a number of counsellors working in the community to make our military-aware support accessible nationwide. This group of mental health professionals, known as Outreach Program Counsellors (OPCs), play a critical role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our clients.

Outreach Provider Counsellor Procurement

In planning for the future, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) identified the need to revise Outreach Provider Counsellor engagement arrangements.