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Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Abstract: A stepped-down program is one where clients transition from the care of a health professional to self-managed care. This study reviewed the effectiveness of stepped-down …

Out of the trenches; prevalence of Australian Veterans among the homeless population and the implications for public health

Abstract: Objectives To examine the prevalence of Australian Defence Force veterans among people sleeping rough and explore their health and social needs relative to non‐veteran …

Walking Forwards with Moral Injury: Narratives from Ex-serving Australian Defence Force Members

The purpose of this study was to understand Australian veteran's experiences of moral injury. 11 participants took part in, in-depth face to face interviews. Analysis of the …

Caring for carers: Understanding the physical and psychological well-being of carers of veterans in Australia

Abstract: Carers of veterans tend to put their own physical and psychological well-being needs behind the needs of the person they are caring for and often do not seek assistance …

Australian universities and educational equity for student veterans

Abstract: This report draws upon a small but growing scholarship on student veterans in Australia. Two recent projects and studies led by La Trobe University in conjunction with …

Archetype Profiles of Military Spouses in Australia – Identifying Perfect Partners and Mean Girls

Abstract: Military spouses are situated at the junction of the military and civilian worlds. They provide necessary support to military strategic and operational objectives and …

The Killer Veteran – The Spiritual Implications for Veterans who Kill in War

Abstract: For many veterans who have been forced to make the decision to kill in war, the memory of what has happened may last far longer than the milliseconds it took to fire …

Evaluation of mental health first aid training for family members of military veterans with a mental health condition

Abstract: Background: A concerning proportion of former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members meet criteria for a mental health condition. Mental health difficulties not only …

Long Term Stability of Recall of Combat Exposure in Australian Vietnam Veterans

Abstract: Accurate recall of exposure to traumatic events is essential for diagnosis,  treatment  and  compensation.  However, in the context of military combat, reports of …

Falling Out

Abstract: This paper reports on data gained from interviews with eleven Australian Army reservists who have dealt with the challenges of re-joining the civilian workforce after …

Military Spouse Employment & Career Development

Abstract: This report reflects work carried out to contribute to the improvement of military spouse career and employment assistant and outcomes in Australia, the USA, Canada and …

The Adjustment of Children of Australian Vietnam Veterans: Is There Evidence for the Transgenerational Transmission of the Effects of War-Related Trauma?

Abstract: Objective: The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in trauma survivors has been linked with family dysfunction and symptoms in their children, including …