Open Arms – Veterans & Family Counselling was founded by Australia's Vietnam veterans. It is Australia’s leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families.
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Our Model of CareOur Model of Care defines the remit of Open Arms as a specialist service, focusing on delivery of military aware and trauma informed care rather than replicating more generalist services.
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Our story
Open Arms – Veterans and Veterans Family Counselling (formerly VVCS) was founded by Australia's Vietnam veterans after a difficult chapter in Australia's history. -
NewsAll the latest articles and stories from Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling.
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Contact us / feedback
If you want to contact us or provide feedback, call us any time on 1800 011 046 or leave an online message.
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Governance
Our National Advisory Committee (NAC) provides the Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel with independent advice on how veteran needs can be met through Open Arms. -
Office locations
Open Arms provides counselling services across Australia, through our regional offices and Outreach Provider Network. -
Lived Experience Workforce Development Strategy
Open Arms Lived Experience Workforce Development Strategy is a blueprint for how we intend to continue to support, nurture and professionally develop our already highly skilled Lived Experience workforce. -
Open Arms Outreach Program
Work with Australia's leading provider of clinical counselling services for the veteran community.