News
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.
Tax Time Scam Awareness
Do you need to submit a tax return this year? If you do, make sure you lodge it with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by 31 October 2023. While the ATO is busy processing returns, scammers are also keeping busy coming up with ways to con people out of their money.
Scammers are getting craftier every year. This financial year, be aware of scammers impersonating the ATO. Be aware of unsolicited emails and never click on links in emails or text messages.
Doctor reboots military mindset on pain
Every time a veteran pain patient discharges themselves from care, Australian Army veteran and GP Dr Kieran McCarthy and his team feel like they have won a major victory.
Open Arms staff member named Australian Social Worker of the Year
Karen Green has been supporting veterans and veteran families since she began working as a social worker in the 1990s.
Important update for users of Open Arms Apps
As of 18 October 2023, Open Arms apps will no longer be available for download from the Apple or Google Play stores. However, tools from the apps have been migrated to the Self-help section of the Open Arms website.