Open Arms provides free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, and their families.
Open Arms' counselling and support services are available to
Who we help
Current serving
Open Arms can help you build resilience, and enhance your mental health and wellbeing
Transitioning
Whether it's three months or three years since you left the ADF, it pays to know what help is available.
Ex-serving
Open Arms can help you work through mental health and wellbeing issues after you’ve left the service
Partners
Open Arms supports partners and ex-partners of those who have served at least one day with the Australian Defence Force
Families
Counselling support can help you build strong and healthy relationships at all stages of family life
Children
Being the son or daughter of a veteran can lead to a unique childhood. If your parents are serving or ex-serving, services and resources are available, regardless of your age.
Parents of Veterans
No matter how old your kids are, you never stop caring. This page provides resources for parents of those in the serving and ex-serving community, and steps you can take to support your son or daughter.
Call us
To check your eligibility for Open Arms counselling and learn more about how we can help you or your family, call Open Arms on 1800 011 046.