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  • Who we help
    • Current serving
    • Transitioning from the ADF
    • Ex-serving
    • Partners
    • Family
    • Children
    • Parents of veterans
    • Brothers and sisters
    • Employers
  • Living well
    • Exercise
    • Be social
    • Rewarding activities
    • Connect with family
    • Build healthy relationships
    • Manage finances
    • Manage pain and injury
    • Sleep well
    • Eat well
    • Drink responsibly
    • Quit smoking
    • Thriving in civilian life
  • Signs & symptoms
    • Stress
    • Relationship issues
    • Anxiety and fear
    • Depression and loneliness
    • Grief and loss
    • Trauma and PTSD
    • Pain
    • Anger and violence
    • Alcohol and substance use
    • Gambling and taking risks
    • Self-harm and suicide
    • Other mental health disorders
  • Get support
    • Counselling
    • Treatment programs and workshops
    • Community and peer program
    • Crisis accommodation
    • Suicide intervention
    • Self-help tools
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Videos
    • Apps and online resources
    • Case studies
    • Peer stories
  • Health professionals
    • About veterans and their families
    • Assessment and treatment
    • Referral options
    • Professional development military awareness
    • Provider resources
  • About
    • Our story
    • Research and collaboration
    • Governance
    • Office locations
    • Contact us / feedback
    • News
  • Join us
    • Careers
    • Outreach Program

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Upcoming programs and workshops

  • 9-Feb | Canberra

    Relaxation and stress management

    Australian Capital Territory

    One Day Program

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  • 9-Feb | Surry Hills

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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  • 19-Feb | Currumbin

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    Two Day Program

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  • 23-Feb | Townsville

    Relaxation and stress management

    North Queensland

    One Day Program

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  • 24-Feb | Perth

    Relaxation and stress management

    Western Australia

    One Day Program

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  • 4-Mar | Canberra

    Relaxation and stress management

    Australian Capital Territory

    One day program

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  • 11-Mar | Lismore

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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  • 15-Mar | Surry Hills

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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  • 22-Mar | Maryborough

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    Two Day Program

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  • 23-Mar | Darwin

    Relaxation and stress management

    Northern Territory

    Two Half Day Program

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  • 31-Mar | Spring Hill

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    Two Day Program

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  • 31-Mar | Cairns

    Relaxation and stress management

    North Queensland

    One Day Program

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  • 23-Apr | Old Bar

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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  • 7-May | Mooloolaba

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    One day program

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  • 17-May | Seymour

    Relaxation and stress management

    Victoria

    One Day Workshop

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  • 28-May | Toowoomba

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    1 day program

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  • 2-Jun | Rockingham

    Relaxation and stress management

    Western Australia

    One Day Program

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  • 8-Jun | Northern Beaches

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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  • 18-Jun | Ipswich

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Queensland

    One Day Program

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  • 16-Jul | Adelaide

    Relaxation and stress management

    South Australia

    One Day Program

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  • 21-Jul | Katherine

    Relaxation and stress management

    Northern Territory

    Two Day Program

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  • 23-Jul | Melbourne

    Relaxation and stress management

    Victoria

    One Day Workshop

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  • 26-Jul | Penrith

    Relaxation and stress management

    New South Wales

    One day workshop

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If you can't find a course at a date and location that suits you, you can register your interest for future programs.

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