Veteran service providers directory

Since 2001, the Dr Alana Bowen and the MWC team have been delivering effective programs for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Partner attendance is encouraged for this program as we are aware of the impact that trauma exposure has on the family.  Our program has assisted people with PTSD to reclaim their lives, create greater control over their lifestyle, and improve their overall quality of life.  The program is conducted in a group format (of 5 to 8 participants) and is run by experienced psychologists and social workers. In order to attend a PTSD program at the Mater Wellness Centre, a referral is required from a Medical Officer (if the individual is currently serving) or from a Psychiatrist, GP or other allied health professional (if the individual is ex-serving).  We also can assist individuals with work-related PTSD and an Active WorkCover Claim for this condition.

The Flannel Project is a registered charity providing specialised support to survivors of veteran suicide. Through a structured postvention program, The Flannel Project addresses the emotional, social, and psychological impacts faced by those affected by the loss of a veteran. With initiatives like the SOS Flannel Card, a digital card offering access to essential services including counselling, therapy, daily task support, and emergency assistance, they help individuals stabilize, grieve, and find strength through purpose. The Flannel Project is committed to fostering resilience, community connection, and empowerment, helping survivors honour their loved ones while building pathways to healing.

Supporting veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Queensland. They support veterans by providing housing focused case management which includes identifying barriers to accessing housing and developing collaborative goals to address and overcome these barriers. The goal of the team’s work is to assist veterans into long term, safe and sustainable housing as we work towards ending veteran’s homelessness. 

Staffed by social workers, teachers, and Military Support Officers, DMFS provides:

• critical incident support for death or illness of ADF members;

• short-term counselling and referrals for family and relationship issues;

• crisis support

• specialist relocation and posting support - preparing for and making moves, connecting with the community, advice on schools and support available to Defence children

• deployment and managing absence support-how to assist children and families managing the Defence lifestyle, scheduling of support events

• advice on DMFS National Programs in relation to education assistance, child care, partner employment, community grants

• support to units on base.

DMFS provides a 24 hour emergency hotline for currently serving members and their family.

The Resolute Ready Virtual Hub which is a comprehensive, local, regional, national, global one-stop educational portal, is designed to be user-friendly and accessible anytime, anywhere. It provides a centralized platform with a myriad of services to support all aspects of transition for the military, first responders, serving and non serving and their families. Resolute Ready launched on 20 April 2023, in less than a year, the Virtual Hub has engaged with 20 countries globally, showcasing the power of collaboration and networking to save lives.

Resolute Ready features:

• Service Providers can add their services to the Virtual Hub.

• Organizations/mental health providers can add their resources to expand the support network.

• Academics can contribute research relevant to their community.

• Businesses willing to employ serving members can submit their information online: https://resoluteready.com/submit-your-service/

• Communities led to safety during war, conflicts and natural disasters.