Policy Summary: Reframing the narrative on transition

The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help …

Improving Service Family Engagement with the Transition to Civilian Life: Insights and Behaviour Change Interventions

While most individuals achieve the transition to civilian life smoothly, some face significant challenges. Although numerous support services are available to those who need them, …

Adversity and stability: Risk factors across the life course of incarcerated Veterans in Australia

Abstract: This article explores the criminological risk factors for incarcerated veterans who have served in the Australian Defence Force. We conducted an international rapid …

A new chapter: Preparing soldiers for a successful retirement

Abstract: Soldiers are our Army's most important asset, and that doesn't change when they decide to retire. We have a duty to take care of our Soldiers and their families as they …

Veteran pathways to homelessness and housing solutions: A scoping review

Abstract: Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex process influenced by veterans’ social networks, health, employment, housing stability, and access to support …

Dynamic resilience and adaptation among Chinese military Veterans: Risk and protective factors during transitional periods

Abstract: AIM: This study aimed to construct a dynamic, stage-based model of resilience development among Chinese military veterans and to analyze the evolving mechanisms of risk …

The civilian transition: Retelling the lived experiences of medically discharged Filipino military amputees

Abstract: Amputation in military service leading to discharge and transition difficulty is the Philippines was still yet to resolve, a focus on training the jungle and sea division …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …

Understanding the transition from military to civilian life

Abstract: The comprehensive study looks at all aspects of transition to civilian life pos-Service, for Service Personnel and Armed Forces families.

Evaluating an expressive writing program in supporting military women's transition to civilian life

Abstract: Expressive writing programs provide opportunities to engage in reflective writing centred on lived experience. Research shows the benefits of expressive writing for …

Understanding female Veterans’ perceptions of institutional betrayal on utilizing physical and/or mental healthcare resources

Abstract:It was unknown whether women veterans associated Veterans Affairs (VA) services with transitioning from the military. This qualitative study explored a need to better …

Experiences of medically discharged Veterans who transitioned without a medically-oriented transition program

Abstract:All discharged service members are required to attend a Transition Assistance Program(TAP). Service members who are found medically unfit to serve must attend TAP prior to …