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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

  • 3-Feb | Online

    Managing pain

    Online (all states)

    2 x 90 minute sessions (3 & 5 February)

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  • 25-Feb | Darwin

    Managing pain

    Northern Territory

    Six Week Program (Thursdays)

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  • 25-Mar | Currumbin

    Managing pain

    South Queensland

    2 day program

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  • 25-Mar | Mittagong

    Managing pain

    New South Wales

    Two Day Program

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  • 25-Mar | Canberra

    Managing pain

    Australian Capital Territory

    Two Day Program

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  • 7-Apr | Online

    Managing pain

    Online (all states)

    2 x 90 minute sessions (7 & 9 April)

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  • 8-Apr | Hobart

    Managing pain

    Tasmania

    Two Day Program

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  • 20-Apr | Spring Hill

    Managing pain

    South Queensland

    Six Week Program

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  • 21-Apr | Perth

    Managing pain

    Western Australia

    Two Day Program

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  • 11-May | Townsville

    Managing pain

    North Queensland

    Six Week Program (Tuesdays)

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  • 14-May | Melbourne

    Managing pain

    Victoria

    Six Week Program (Fridays)

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  • 18-May | Surry Hills

    Managing pain

    New South Wales

    2 day program

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  • 21-Jun | Adelaide

    Managing pain

    South Australia

    Six Week Program (Monday mornings)

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  • 21-Jun | Ipswich

    Managing pain

    South Queensland

    Two Day Program

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  • 23-Jun | Online

    Managing pain

    Online (all states)

    2 x 90 minute sessions (23 & 25 June)

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  • 8-Jul | Port Macquarie

    Managing pain

    New South Wales

    2 day program

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