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[[CP p.8](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The objective of the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy (this Strategy) is to guide the support provided to Defence and veteran families by the Department of Defence (Defence) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) over the next 5 years. [[CP p.8](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> Defence and veteran families can find the information they need when they need it, so they can access available supports and make informed decisions. [[CP p.6](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=6)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Informed and engaged [[CP p.24](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=24)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=24)]\n- Supported and secure [[CP p.26](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=26)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=26)]\n- Recognised and understood [[CP p.28](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=28)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=28)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Defence and veteran families thrive\nDefence and veteran families thrive during and after Defence service. [[CP p.8](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Information access\n- Supports and makes informed decisions\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy_\n\n- Recognise the diversity of Defence and veteran families.\n- Help Defence and veteran families make informed decisions about their wellbeing.\n- Ensure we are aware of emerging needs, by engaging directly and proactively.\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| FAMI01 | Support for Defence and veteran families | 100% of families receive tailored support | [CP p.41](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=41)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=41) |\n| FAMI02 | Education and childcare access | 100% of Defence children have access to education | [CP p.41](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=41)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=41) |\n| FAMI03 | Locational certainty | 90% of Defence families have locational certainty | [CP p.42](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=42)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=42) |\n| FAMI04 | Mental health support | 100% of families have access to mental health services | [CP p.42](https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/dva-corporate-plan_2025-26.pdf#page=42)(https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf#page=42) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| FAMI01 | Support for Defence and veteran families | 95% of families received tailored support | Mostly achieved | AR p.44 |\n| FAMI02 | Education and childcare access | 90% of Defence children have access to education | Partially achieved | AR p.44 |\n| FAMI03 | Locational certainty | 85% of Defence families have locational certainty | Partially achieved | AR p.44 |\n| FAMI04 | Mental health support | 95% of families have access to mental health services | Mostly achieved | AR p.44 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Department of Veterans' Affairs - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-10T23:12:26.772725+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000944\n**Entity type**: Federal Department\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Veterans' Affairs (part of the Defence Portfolio)\n**Website**: http://www.dva.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 47 |\n| strategies | 12 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 22]\nObjective 6.3 Using engagement, high-quality data and evaluation so programs and\nservices contribute to positive outcomes for the Defence and veteran community\nID Action Lead\n6.3.1 Implement the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Defence\n2025–2030 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to measure and evaluate and DVA\noutcomes from the strategy to better inform future policy and program design.\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf)`\n- Stage 01 Stage 02 Stage 03\n2025-2027 2027-2030 2030-2031\nEstablish, Progress, Consolidate,\nInfluence, Deliver, Evaluate,\nPlan Embed Review\nDiscovery work to build Will be developed with Will be developed with\nstakeholder networks, a focus on outcomes a focus on evaluation,\ndevelop spheres of - such as program review and planning for\ninfluence, and identify development, education future iterations\ngaps and needs. and training, communi- of the Suicide\ncations, capacity building, Prevention Frameworks\nIncludes five key objectives\nand seeking funding to and strategies.\nto be delivered across\nfor initiatives identified\nthe first two years of the\nas areas of need/ gaps in\nframework’s lifespan and\nservice during stage one.\nwithin the parameters\nof the existing funding\nenvironment.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nObjective 6.3 Using engagement, high-quality data and evaluation so programs and\nservices contribute to positive outcomes for the Defence and veteran community\nID Action Lead\n6.3.1 Implement the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Defence\n2025–2030 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to measure and evaluate and DVA\noutcomes from the strategy to better inform future policy and program design.\n Source: `strategies/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf)`\n- In addition, led approaches have shown promising outcomes and\nwhile suicidal distress is a rare occurrence for some their value is increasingly well-recognised.262-264 Peer-\npeople, for others it is a recurring experience over a led approaches can decrease stigma, reduce barriers\nlonger period.256-258 This latter experience—sometimes to care and provide more holistic and strengths-\nreferred to as being chronically suicidal —is often based care.265 These should be continued as part\nassociated with a severe or complex mental illness. of a comprehensive suicide prevention system.192,266\nPeople who experience enduring suicidal distress\nThe recommended action to strengthen long-term\nrequire longer-term support options and flexible\nsupport is described in Table 26.\naccess that reflects the ebb and flow of suicidal\nthoughts and behaviours.259,260 Given this, suicide\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [pages 37,38,39]\nbe independent of Defence and DVA.\n• Identification – proactively scanning for where change is needed and identifying emerging\nproblems and emerging evidence; be proactive and reactive.\n• Prevention – \"Defence responsibility to stop breaking people.\"\n4.3.4 Key ideas posited\n• Independent CEO, high level of EQ, look beyond senior officers\n• Led by a service mindset\n• CEO to report to Government and not to the Secretary of DVA and the Chief of Defence Force –\nshould be a peer, not a subordinate\n• Open and transparent reporting\n• Must not tell the story as part of someone else’s portfolio\n• Have legislative authority\n• Broad skills matrix including lived experience; role includes monitoring what is happening in the\ncommunity\n• Trackability of individual clients/case/expectation management\n37\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- Reporting must be independent of Defence and DVA.\n• Identification – proactively scanning for where change is needed and identifying emerging\nproblems and emerging evidence; be proactive and reactive.\n• Prevention – \"Defence responsibility to stop breaking people.\"\n4.3.4 Key ideas posited\n• Independent CEO, high level of EQ, look beyond senior officers\n• Led by a service mindset\n• CEO to report to Government and not to the Secretary of DVA and the Chief of Defence Force –\nshould be a peer, not a subordinate\n• Open and transparent reporting\n• Must not tell the story as part of someone else’s portfolio\n• Have legislative authority\n• Broad skills matrix including lived experience; role includes monitoring what is happening in the\ncommunity\n• Trackability of individual clients/case/expectation management\n37\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- Strengthening protective wellbeing\nCommunities in which people feel safe, healthy, connection to Country inclusive of culture, language,\neconomically secure and connected to others are spirituality and ancestry,52 noting the role of culture as\nassociated with higher levels of wellbeing, lower levels a foundation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\nof distress and lower suicide rates.43-47 Improving peoples.53\nthe community’s baseline wellbeing enhances\nBuilding wellbeing requires policies developed from\nopportunities to thrive and has a protective effect by\na human rights perspective that help to establish\n‘buffering’ the impact of suicidal risk factors.42 Given\nsafety and security, promote inclusive societies, and\nthis, suicide prevention should include efforts to\nrecognise “the right of everyone to the enjoyment\nstrengthen the positive impacts of these factors.48-50\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Support from families, carers and kin can strengthen relationships or involve support people in\nalleviate the distress and isolation associated with the collaborative development and implementation\nsuicidal thoughts and behaviours, assist recovery of safety plans.272,273 Families, carers and kin may also\nfollowing a suicidal crisis and facilitate future contribute vital information not recalled by the person\ndisclosures of suicidal distress, thereby reducing experiencing suicidal distress (action 10.1a).272\nthe risk of future suicide attempts.270,271 It is important\nHowever, families, carers and kin need to be supported\nto note that not all families, carers and kin are safe\nin this role.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 76]\n12.3 Clear and structured methods of engagement\nTo establish the most effective and mutually indicate that government agencies should carefully\nreinforcing way of working together, people with lived consider key aspects of engagement to ensure\nand living experience of suicide have emphasised transparent, diverse and meaningful engagement\nthe importance of clearly defined roles, including an with lived and living experience.\nunderstanding of what is being expected of them, and\nGovernments should also maximise opportunities\nhow they can contribute, and transparency about the\nto support cross-portfolio consistency, decision-\nscope of their role in decision-making processes.316\nmaking and continual improvement in engagement\nProcesses and structures that support engagement by creating central whole-of-government groups\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 69,70]\nstrategies and frameworks are broadly aligned\nin their priorities for suicide prevention, including\nreferences to shifting towards whole-of-governments\narrangements and cross-portfolio governance\nstructures.301-307\nAdditionally, the National Mental Health and Suicide\nPrevention Agreement19 and associated bilateral\nagreements outline the roles and responsibilities\nof the Australian Government and the state and\nterritory governments in delivering mental health and\nsuicide prevention services.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [pages 9,10,11,12,13,14]\nstronger networks with suicide\nDVA\n1.1 prevention peak bodies to educate and advocate for the\nSuicide Prevention Peak Bodies\nneeds of veterans as a priority population group.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf)`\n- The National Agreement\non Closing the Gap37 also commits governments\nto several priority reforms to improve a range of\noutcomes, including a significant and sustained\nreduction in suicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait\nIslander people towards zero.37\nNational Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025 - 2035 69\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- 23\nStrategic Priority One: Informed and Engaged ................................................................\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- 24\nStrategic Priority Two: Supported and Secure .................................................................\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- 26\nStrategic Priority Three: Recognised and Understood ...................................................\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\n4\nSECTION\nStrategic Priorities\nAustralian Army soldier and Amata community member Private\nKamurin Young from North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) with\nhis son, during the opening ceremony the 2024 Army Aboriginal\nCommunity Assistance Programme at Amata, South Australia.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 28]\nStrategic Priority Two:\nSupported and Secure\nSeaman Electronic Warfare\nHarrison Agger with his\nfamily onboard HMAS\nArunta during a family day\non Sydney Harbour.\n(L-R) Shannon Plee,\nBenjamin Aggar, Louise\nAggar, Harrison Aggar,\nEliza Aggar and\nMitchell Aggar.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- Strategic Priority Three:\nRecognised and Understood\nAustralian Defence Force\npersonnel and their\nfamilies at the 2024\nWelcome to Cerberus\ncommunity event held at\nPelican Park Recreation\nCentre in Hastings,\nMelbourne, VIC.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- The Strategy aims to assist transitioning veterans and families to VVeetteerraann TTrraannssiittiioonn SSttrraatteeggyy FFIINNAALL..iinndddd 11 1144//66//22002233 22::1100 ppmm\nThe Strategy outlines six priorities for the transition ecosystem to work towards, with a view to\nachieve positive wellbeing outcomes in each of the domains outlined in the agreed Wellbeing\nimproving both the transition experience and transition outcomes of veterans and families:\nFramework between Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) below.\n• Veterans and families plan and prepare early for their transition\n• Veterans and families are aware of and able to access support appropriate to their needs\n• Families are engaged through transition\n• Veterans and families have access to employment, education and skills opportunities\n• Financial wellbeing for veterans and families, and\n Source: `strategies/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nPriority Two:\nSuccess Factor 1.6: Veterans and families are encouraged to lodge claims whilst in service\nso that they can experience a simple and timely claims process for financial compensation Veterans and families are aware of and able to\nand health support.\naccess support appropriate to their needs\nActions Responsible Agency\nSimplifying transition information and support so that veterans and families can navigate and\n1.6.1 Extend planned separation date to support medically separated members to Defence\nprocess their Initial Liability claims with DVA and CSC. access the services appropriate to their needs at the right time.\n Source: `strategies/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 2]\nMeasure Description Result\nMeasure 2 We collect evidence of procedural fairness, Our register of regulatory activities shows:\nbeing responsive and accessible by providing\n• 74% of applications processed within\nguidance and information that is clear, up-to-\n4 weeks of receipt (target not met)\ndate and accessible, including:\n• 97% of correspondence responded to\n• processing 90% of applications within\nwithin 7 days (target not met)\n4 weeks\n• 100% of permit applications likely to have\n• responding to 100% of correspondence\nnegative outcomes underwent procedural\nwithin 7 days\nfairness processes (target met).\n• engaging procedural fairness processes for\n100% of potentially adverse findings.\n Source: `strategies/word-anzac-regulator-framework-report-2025.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/word-anzac-regulator-framework-report-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nMeasure Description Result\nMeasure 2 We collect evidence of procedural fairness, Our register regulatory activities shows:\nbeing responsive and accessible by providing\n• 84% of applications processed within\nguidance and information that is clear, up-to-\n4 weeks of receipt (target not met due to\ndate and accessible, including:\nexecutive-level capacity constraints)\n• processing 90% of applications within\n4 weeks • 100% of correspondence responded to\nwithin 7 days (target met)\n• responding to 100% of correspondence\nwithin 7 days • 100% of permit applications likely to have\nnegative outcomes underwent procedural\n• engaging procedural fairness processes for\nfairness processes (target met).\n Source: `strategies/word-anzac-regulator-framework-report-2023-24.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/word-anzac-regulator-framework-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Postvention\nWELLBEING\nPostvention\nVeteran\nGrief Response to Suicide Resources and Tools\nSuicide Bereavement\nFigure 8 - Postvention\nPostvention describes specific interventions that are conducted after a suicide to address the needs of\nthose bereaved by suicide. ‘Postvention is designed to destigmatise the tragedy of suicide, assist with\nthe recovering process, and serve as a secondary prevention effort to minimise the risk of subsequent\nsuicides due to complicated grief, contagion, or unresolved trauma.’45\nPostvention supports can be immediate, short-term, and long-term responses to promote wellbeing\nand mitigate the negative effects of exposure to suicide. ‘These activities usually target family, friends,\nprofessionals, community members and others bereaved by the suicide, who may be at an increased risk\nof suicide themselves.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21]\ness the needs of\nthose bereaved by suicide. ‘Postvention is designed to destigmatise the tragedy of suicide, assist with\nthe recovering process, and serve as a secondary prevention effort to minimise the risk of subsequent\nsuicides due to complicated grief, contagion, or unresolved trauma.’45\nPostvention supports can be immediate, short-term, and long-term responses to promote wellbeing\nand mitigate the negative effects of exposure to suicide. ‘These activities usually target family, friends,\nprofessionals, community members and others bereaved by the suicide, who may be at an increased risk\nof suicide themselves.’46 It is supported by safe and effective communication about suicide to reduce the\nrisk to others affected by or exposed to the death.47\nSuicide Prevention Framework 2025-2031 17\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- Maintaining\nor not deserving of support). a focus on responsible media reporting guidelines\nand the removal of harmful suicide-related content\nThere is significant and continuing stigma specific to\nfrom online platforms can reduce stigma as well as\nsuicide.174,175 Many people regard suicide as morally\nknowledge of means of suicide within the community\nwrong, a selfish act, or a sign of weakness or attention\n(action 6.1c).182\nseeking.174 Suicide stigma can limit the extent to which\npeople with suicidal thoughts and behaviours engage Reducing suicide-related stigma among service\nwith supports.176 It can also lead to ostracism when it providers can be achieved through education179,180\nis vitally important that they be socially connected.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 29,30,31,32,33,34]\nand create space to unpack goals.\n• Is wellbeing more\n• They link Ali to like-minded community groups,\nthan just meeting\ncareer and psychological supports, and follow up\nbasic needs? until desired outcomes are achieved.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- Staff in education\nhealth services to be able to identify people who might settings, such as schools and universities, can be\nbe struggling and reach in to provide immediate and upskilled to reach young people (action 6.2b).193,194\ncompassionate responses as well as connect them\nPromising results have been achieved internationally\nwith relevant supports.189,190\nusing short-term support models that build the suicide\nMany people who experience suicidal distress are likely prevention capability of non-health support services\nto talk to family members or friends before reaching and establish a direct referral pathway to a short-term\nout for more formal support.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nObjective 6.3 Using engagement, high-quality data and evaluation so programs and\nservices contribute to positive outcomes for the Defence and veteran community\nID Action Lead\n6.3.1 Implement the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Defence\n2025–2030 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to measure and evaluate and DVA\noutcomes from the strategy to better inform future policy and program design.\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 17]\nObjective 6.3 Using engagement, high-quality data and evaluation so programs and\nservices contribute to positive outcomes for the Defence and veteran community\nID Action Lead\n6.3.1 Implement the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Defence\n2025–2030 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to measure and evaluate and DVA\noutcomes from the strategy to better inform future policy and program design.\n Source: `strategies/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf)`\n- Social exclusion describes an experience report that they feel lonely and 1 in 6 feel severely\nof being rejected or ostracised by others and can lonely.147 For men, loneliness is associated with twice\nbe the result of experiences such as racism, ageism, the likelihood of experiencing suicidal thoughts and\nhomophobia or transphobia, stigma, ableism or making suicidal plans, and for some, an increased\neconomic circumstances that prevent inclusion or likelihood of a suicide attempt.148 Young lonely men are\nparticipation in the community.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Actions Responsible\nAgency\n1.6.1 Deliver a training package designed to assist Defence and DVA staff to better Defence\nunderstand service impact on families. and DVA\n1.6.2 Measure outcomes of direct practice through the commencement of a goal Defence\nattainment scaling trial for DMFS Social Workers.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- [pages 42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49]\nboth ways: robust links with Defence, DVA, community groups and ESOs\n– “all on the same page.”\n• Legislation and funding enable success: clear mission, values, principles; “continuation of grant\nfunding” and resources for meaningful engagement.\n• Measure what matters: client-defined success, qualitative outcomes and community-validated\nKPIs rather than bureaucratic inputs.\n• Skilled, lived-e perience workforce: attract people “personally motivated, not mandated”; invest in\ntraining, wellbeing and time per client.\n• Accessible and visible: multiple channels, concierge navigation, brand awareness, youth-friendly\noptions, and “to be spoken about at the pub.”\n• Data and learning loop: comprehensive collection, transparent reporting, “discussion about\nimprove ≠ wrong,” willingness to evolve.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- 13 92 76 relationships.org.au\n13yarn.org.au\nSuicide Call Back Service\nSuicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7\n1800 IMSICK\n1800 IMSICK is a national 24/7 nurse triage and health telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide,\nsupport line for Defence members if they become ill or concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide\ninjured after hours or are not near a Defence health facility. and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nTable 1: Expected outcomes of the strategy\nTime frame Outcomes\nShort term » Defence and DVA initiatives enhance mental health and wellbeing capability\nAt 1 year » Increased reach of preventive mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Increased provision and quality of mental health and wellbeing care and support\n» Improved promotion of mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Defence and DVA promote community connections\n» Improved Defence and DVA collaboration to support mental health and wellbeing\n» Increased investment in and prioritisation of research and evaluation\n» Increased knowledge and understanding of risk and protective factors for suicide\nand suicidality\nMedium term » Increased culture of wellbeing (organisational commitment from Defence\nAt 3 years and DVA for mental health and wellbeing)\n» Improved mental health and wellbeing capability\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $37.9 million, $30 million, $33, 37.9 million, 30 million | [Page 22]\nAppendix A: Mental health reform\nNational Mental Health\nCommission review into suicide\nprevention and the Australian\nGovernment response\nInterim National Commissioner\nSenate inquiry into suicide for Defence and Veteran\nby veterans and ex-service Suicide Prevention Report\npersonnel report\nAIHW update National suicide\nFifth National Mental Health monitoring of serving and\nand Suicide Prevention Plan ex-serving ADF personnel report\nVeteran | `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf)` |\n| $30.5 billion, 30.5 billion | It describes\ntheir own lives than children whose parents die by\nclear actions that must be taken to reduce the\nother causes.7 Those who care for people who have\nnumber of people who experience suicidal distress\nattempted suicide can experience high levels of\nas well as ensure that people who are distressed (and\ndistress and their own risk is increased.8 The impact\nthose who care for them) can access high-quality,\non emergency and health service p | `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $78 million, $7.5 million, 78 million, 7.5 million | [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nInformation sheet\nEstablishing the Agency for Veteran and Family\nWellbeing\nThe Australian Government has provided $78 million over four years from 2025-26 (and $7.5 million per year\nongoing) to establish a new executive agency focused on veteran and family wellbeing within the Department of\nVeterans’ Affairs (DVA), to be operational from 1 July 2026. | `other-pdfs/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf)` |\n| $38.9 million, $2.9 million, $1.1 million, 38.9 million, 2.9 million, 1.1 million | This also includes:\n• $38.9 million over three years from 2026–27 to further support the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs program\nto improve the ongoing financial sustainability of the Hubs.\n• $2.9 million over three years from 2026-27, and $1.1 million per year ongoing, for a cultural transition\nprogram to support veterans to transition from military to civilian life. | `other-pdfs/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf)` |\n| $78 million, $7.5 million, 78 million, 7.5 million | How much will this cost?\n$78 million over four years from 2025-26, and $7.5 million per year ongoing. | `other-pdfs/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf)` |\n| 80.1%, 25% | Suicide risk were,80.1%25%20of%20bisexual%20people\nafter suicide bereavement: the role of loss-related characteristics,\nmental health, and hopelessness. | `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)` |\n| 4 employees | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment support avenues will be created.\ncandidates for public service employment.\n• From December 2021, within one week of request, By developing career pathways, including • By June 2021, an endorsed Indigenous\nall Indigenous Australian candidates who seek structured engagement programs to support Australian Employment Pathway Framework\npre-employment support will advised of available targeted recruitmen | `other-pdfs/gurru-ngali-aboriginal-tsi-employment-strategy2020-2024.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/gurru-ngali-aboriginal-tsi-employment-strategy2020-2024.pdf)` |\n| 3.3 million, 1.7 million | Most suicides\nIn 2020–2022, 1 in 6 people aged 16-85 in Australia are preventable.\n(around 3.3 million people) had experienced suicidal\nOver the past few decades, the economic, health\nthoughts or behaviour at some point in their lives.4\nand technological factors contributing to suicide\nFurther, more than 1.7 million people aged 16-85 had\nand suicidal distress have shifted. | `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $30.5 billion, 30.5 billion | It describes\ntheir own lives than children whose parents die by\nclear actions that must be taken to reduce the\nother causes.7 Those who care for people who have\nnumber of people who experience suicidal distress\nattempted suicide can experience high levels of\nas well as ensure that people who are distressed (and\ndistress and their own risk is increased.8 The impact\nthose who care for them) can access high-quality,\non emergency and health service p | `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Stage 01 Stage 02 Stage 03\n2025-2027 2027-2030 2030-2031\nEstablish, Progress, Consolidate,\nInfluence, Deliver, Evaluate,\nPlan Embed Review\nDiscovery work to build Will be developed with Will be developed with\nstakeholder networks, a focus on outcomes a focus on evaluation,\ndevelop spheres of - such as program review and planning for\ninfluence, and identify development, education future iterations\ngaps and needs. and training, communi- of the Suicide\ncations, capacity building, Prevention Frameworks\nIncludes five key objectives\nand seeking funding to and strategies.\nto be delivered across\nfor initiatives identified\nthe first two years of the\nas areas of need/ gaps in\nframework’s lifespan and\nservice during stage one.\nwithin the parameters\nof the existing funding\nenvironment.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\n4.5 Service connections and referrals\n4.5.1 Reflections from participants\n• Granular, revocable consent: \"service-specific,\" \"time-limited,\" \"tracked\" and independent of\nveteran sign-off for family members.\n• Need \"an in-depth understanding of what this veteran and family ecosystem looks like.\"\n• Must be \"community-endorsed\" with a \"proactive feedback loop.\"\n• Call for \"different tiers – Tier 1 approved services / Tier 2 non-aligned health services / Tier 3\napproved support providers.\"\n• The word \"trusted\" can be a risk for accountability – who's going to be accountable if you're\ntrusted?\"\n• Need \"regulatory oversight – complaints mechanism\" plus whistle-blower options.\n• Highlight \"what's not in this system\"; expose gaps and \"no sacred cows.\"\n• Demand for geographically tailored, collective-impact solutions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- Strategies be developed to By December 2026 DVA Gender Medium term\nraise awareness of, and prevent Equality Survey results will\nproximity bias when assigning improve for:\nprojects and tasks to ensure team\n• The advancement of part-\nmember are assigned rewarding\ntime employees is actively\nwork no matter where they work\nsupported in DVA (>25%)\nand what their gender.\n• It is difficult to work part-time\nand have a career in DVA\nA comprehensive review of\n(>15%) Review Planning\npart-time work arrangements in\nDVA and review of the part-time • It is feasible to be a part-time = Short term,\nwork policy to ensure consistent manager in DVA (>30%) Review =\nMedium term,\napplication and support for part- The percentage of males\nEmbedding\ntime arrangements for all genders choosing to work part-time in\nbest practice =\nacross DVA, including: DVA increases above 15% of the\nLong term\n Source: `other-pdfs/DVA_Gender_Equity_Action_Plan-April-2023.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-04/DVA_Gender_Equity_Action_Plan-April-2023.pdf)`\n- 93, Canberra, accessed 07 August 2025.\nhttps://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/veterans/report\nRoyal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report, Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran\nSuicide, 2024, accessed 07 August 2025.\nhttps://defenceveteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report\nVeteran Transition Strategy, Department of Defence, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and Commonwealth\nSuperannuation Corporation 2024, Australian Government, accessed 07 August 2025.\nhttps://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/veterans-transition-strategy\nVision 2030: Blueprint for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, National Mental Health Commission, 2022,\nAustralian Government, accessed 07 August 2025.\nhttps://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/publications/vision-2030\n24 Appendix E: References\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf)`\n- For example, factors agency, highlight the person’s strengths, and are informed\nthat can increase the risk of experiencing violence include by a person’s culture, ethnicity and social identity.87\nremoteness and socio-economic area of residence,\nIt is important that any action is tailored to suit the unique\ndisability, sexual orientation, gender identity and cultural\nneeds of specific cohorts and led by the experts in the\ninfluences, which themselves are associated with\nrelevant social policy areas (actions 1.2a to g).\nsuicidal distress.86\nThe recommended actions to address risks to personal\nsafety are described in Table 4.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Key objective\nEconomic security\nPrevention Support\nHistorically, suicide rates in Australia\nand other usually prosperous countries118\n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10\nhave increased following periods\nof major economic downturn and Critical enablers\nrecession.119 This highlights the need\n11 12 13 14\nto include consideration of economic\nsecurity in suicide prevention efforts.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Currently, collaboration across\nEffective collaboration requires policy, processes support services relies primarily on the relationships\nand infrastructure that facilitate efficient sharing between individual workers at a local service level.\nof information.226\nThe National Guidelines to improve coordination of\nThe Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report treatment and supports for people with severe and\nrecommended better data infrastructure and complex mental illness include recommendations\nprocesses across the health system to enable to improve collaboration across services relevant\nsafe sharing of patient information to support to supporting people with suicidal thoughts and\nbetter diagnosis and healthcare management, behaviours.227 Leveraging these guidelines would\nand empower people to participate in their own identify and progress system changes to improve\nhealth care.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Critical enabler\nImproved governance\nAlthough suicide prevention activities have\nPrevention Support\ntraditionally been funded and delivered through\ngovernment health portfolios, many of the factors that\n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10\ncontribute to or protect against suicide fall outside of\nthe remit of health portfolios.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- 16 \n17 \n18 \n19 \n20 Hard copy of interim report: \n21 \n27\n Source: `strategies/veteran-transition-strategy.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/veteran-transition-strategy.pdf)`\n- As part of our community consultation process, we:\nvisited 15 locations, covering all states and territories and several regional areas\nheld 39 in-person sessions\ndelivered 3 community-based virtual sessions\ndelivered 2 virtual sessions with DVA staff who are veterans and family members\nreceived 56 community submissions via an online portal\nreceived 151 completed online surveys\nhad 15 one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders.\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__15.html (http://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/inquiries-and-reviews/our-work-in-response-to-the-royal-commission-into-defence-and-veteran-suicide/taskforce-on-wellbeing-agency-and-peak-body/wellbeing-agency-consultation-and-co-design-outcomes)`\n- Key participation statistics relating to the Discovery and Assembly process.\nnvited to a Attended a pressed interest in Completed Assembly Assembly\nDiscovery Discovery Assembly portal participants\nsession session\n2.1.2 Participants profile\nThe following table presents the make-up of participants at the Assembly:\nRepresentatives Representatives\nRepresentative Representative\nCurrent serving Ex-serving from families of from families of\nDescription of an ESO or of a service\nmembers members current serving ex-serving\nadvocate provider\nmembers members\nRepresentation 17 (25%) 37 (54%) 14 (21%) 16 (24%) 22 (32%) 13 (19%)\nThe following table provides a breakdown of the representation of serving and ex-serving members at\nthe Assembly, based on their stages of transition.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- [pages 39,40,41,42]\nrtners with children, non-traditional carers and\nblended households qualify for support.\n• Establish a diversity-accredited provider network to connect LGBTIQ+, cultural, youth, aged,\nFDV, or regional clients with “the right intermediaries” for their needs.\n• Position the concierge as an Accident and Emergency-style triage hub with lived-experience\nstaff, structured risk assessments and clear escalation pathways, linked to the consent platform.\n• Implement predictive analytics on de-identified data to flag “metadata making early flags” (for\nexample, short-service leavers at higher offending risk) and trigger proactive outreach.\n• Launch targeted education campaigns on data rights, consent choices and available supports,\ntailored to each inclusion group and delivered in multiple formats.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 13 92 76 relationships.org.au\n13yarn.org.au\nSuicide Call Back Service\nSuicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7\n1800 IMSICK\n1800 IMSICK is a national 24/7 nurse triage and health telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide,\nsupport line for Defence members if they become ill or concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide\ninjured after hours or are not near a Defence health facility. and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf)`\n- Research published\nin 2023 found a causal relationship between unemployment and suicide.125 Modelling of Australian\nsuicides over a 13-year period indicates that nearly 20% of suicide deaths resulted directly from\nunemployment and underemployment.126\nEconomic The indicators of lower socio-economic status, such as low income, lower education and dependence\ndisadvantage on welfare benefits, increase with remoteness.127 Financial hardship due to disasters or climate change\nmay also disproportionately affect remote communities.128\nLow income People who are ‘low’ and ‘medium-low’ income earners have, respectively, 8 times and 2 times the risk\nof suicide compared with people in the highest income bracket.60\nIncome People who experience income uncertainty are at greater risk of suicide compared with people who\nuncertainty have the most stable income.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Suicide Call Back Service\n13 92 76\nSuicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7\nwww.13yarn.org.au\ntelephone counselling support to people at risk of\nsuicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved\n1800 IMSICK\nby suicide and people experiencing emotional or\n1800 IMSICK is a national 24/7 nurse triage and health\nmental health issues.\nsupport line for ADF members if they become ill or injured\nafter hours or are not near a Defence health facility.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- Dedicated\nGiven the increased risk of future suicide attempts or\ncare coordination roles need to be flexible, with\ndeath for people who have self-harmed or attempted\noptions to engage and re-engage as needed, and\nsuicide,240 and the promising outcomes of best-\nbe able to adapt as people’s needs and suicidal\npractice aftercare services,11 there is a clear need to\nthoughts change over time.243 For people who\nexpand access to aftercare services beyond people\nexperience suicidal thoughts and have complex\nadmitted to hospital because of a suicide attempt\nneeds—for example, comorbid physical, mental health\n(action 8.2a).\nor substance use issues, disability or multiple social\nExpanded access needs to include people who stressors—connection with a diverse range of supports\npresent to hospital for a suicidal crisis, self-harm or and a collaborative approach to care that offers\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- 13.1 Enhance data for suicide prevention\nEvidence based data is essential for understanding and other sources, must be collected and monitored\nthe prevalence of suicide, suicidal behaviours, suicide in a timely way to ensure early identification of\nrisk factors and the social determinants of suicide, emerging issues and early, appropriate responses.323\nsuch as rates of long-term unemployment and\nhomelessness.11 Data, including from suicide registers\nActivity to build on\nThe establishment of the National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System,216 led by the Australian\nInstitute of Health and Welfare, has made Australia a world leader in the collation and reporting of\nsuicide-related data.323 The system collates data on suicide, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Transgender and gender diverse and intimate partner violence.116 As access to\npeople in Australia have reported substantial barriers gambling activities increases rapidly due to the rise\nwhen seeking gender-affirming care.110 Additionally a in online gambling platforms and the normalisation\nsignificant proportion of people with neurodivergence of gambling culture in Australia, it is important to\nface challenges accessing diagnosis, treatment and recognise the significant public health impacts and\nsupport.111,112 These experiences have been found to respond accordingly (action 2.2j).\nbe extremely distressing and may contribute to the\nThe recommended actions to mitigate these health\ndisproportionate suicide risks experienced by these\nrisks are described in Table 6.\ngroups (actions 2.2d and e).74,113,114\nNational Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025 - 2035 27\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- [pages 27,28,29]\nAs access to\npeople in Australia have reported substantial barriers gambling activities increases rapidly due to the rise\nwhen seeking gender-affirming care.110 Additionally a in online gambling platforms and the normalisation\nsignificant proportion of people with neurodivergence of gambling culture in Australia, it is important to\nface challenges accessing diagnosis, treatment and recognise the significant public health impacts and\nsupport.111,112 These experiences have been found to respond accordingly (action 2.2j).\nbe extremely distressing and may contribute to the\nThe recommended actions to mitigate these health\ndisproportionate suicide risks experienced by these\nrisks are described in Table 6.\ngroups (actions 2.2d and e).74,113,114\nNational Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025 - 2035 27\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- To those\nagainst the risk of suicide\nserving and ex-serving members, their\nfamilies and advocates, who have and suicidality.”\nbravely and selflessly shared their lived\nFinal Report of the Royal Commission\nexperience with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (2024),\nover the past 3 years—we extend our Vol 6, para 343.\ndeepest gratitude.\n“As recognised in the Dunt\nDefence and DVA acknowledge there Review members families and\nhave been systemic failings in adequately close friends are likely to be\nsupporting Defence and veteran families.\namong the first to observe\nIn response to the Royal Commission\nchanges in their loved one’s\nFinal Report, Government deliberated\nmental and emotional state.\non the recommendations and provided\nAs a consequence, families\na whole-of-Government response to\nare often first responders in\nthe recommendations of the Royal\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nTable 1: Expected outcomes of the strategy\nTime frame Outcomes\nShort term » Defence and DVA initiatives enhance mental health and wellbeing capability\nAt 1 year » Increased reach of preventive mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Increased provision and quality of mental health and wellbeing care and support\n» Improved promotion of mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Defence and DVA promote community connections\n» Improved Defence and DVA collaboration to support mental health and wellbeing\n» Increased investment in and prioritisation of research and evaluation\n» Increased knowledge and understanding of risk and protective factors for suicide\nand suicidality\nMedium term » Increased culture of wellbeing (organisational commitment from Defence\nAt 3 years and DVA for mental health and wellbeing)\n» Improved mental health and wellbeing capability\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nSecretary’s Foreword 4\nIntroduction 5\nWhy Suicide Prevention is Important 7\nOur Vision 8\nInfluence and Stewardship 9\nPrinciples 10\nDVA Suicide Prevention Model 11\nCritical Enablers 20\nClosing Statement 24\nDefinitions 25\nAttachments 28\nAttachment A: Suicide Prevention Programs According to Population Groups 28\nAttachment B: Social Determinants and Individual Risk Factors of Suicide 29\nAttachment C: Framework’s Internal Governance Process 30\nAttachment D: Unique Nature of Military Service 31\nReferences 32\nEndnotes 34\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- Postvention\nWELLBEING\nPostvention\nVeteran\nGrief Response to Suicide Resources and Tools\nSuicide Bereavement\nFigure 8 - Postvention\nPostvention describes specific interventions that are conducted after a suicide to address the needs of\nthose bereaved by suicide. ‘Postvention is designed to destigmatise the tragedy of suicide, assist with\nthe recovering process, and serve as a secondary prevention effort to minimise the risk of subsequent\nsuicides due to complicated grief, contagion, or unresolved trauma.’45\nPostvention supports can be immediate, short-term, and long-term responses to promote wellbeing\nand mitigate the negative effects of exposure to suicide. ‘These activities usually target family, friends,\nprofessionals, community members and others bereaved by the suicide, who may be at an increased risk\nof suicide themselves.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21]\ness the needs of\nthose bereaved by suicide. ‘Postvention is designed to destigmatise the tragedy of suicide, assist with\nthe recovering process, and serve as a secondary prevention effort to minimise the risk of subsequent\nsuicides due to complicated grief, contagion, or unresolved trauma.’45\nPostvention supports can be immediate, short-term, and long-term responses to promote wellbeing\nand mitigate the negative effects of exposure to suicide. ‘These activities usually target family, friends,\nprofessionals, community members and others bereaved by the suicide, who may be at an increased risk\nof suicide themselves.’46 It is supported by safe and effective communication about suicide to reduce the\nrisk to others affected by or exposed to the death.47\nSuicide Prevention Framework 2025-2031 17\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- Since the Royal Commission handed down its final report, the\nAustralian government has agreed to recommendations 76 and 77 to create comprehensive and robust\npostvention resources and tools for those bereaved and impacted by Defence and veteran suicide.57\n• The postvention tools and resources enable better responses and support to those bereaved by suicide\nthrough strengthened connections to services available in the community, and also provide practical\nresources for the military community who support those impacted by a Defence or veteran suicide.\n• Tools and resources for DVA staff and the broader veteran community will be culturally appropriate, while\nacknowledging the potentially wider group of people bereaved, affected and exposed by a veteran suicide\ndeath and the unique grief responses that may be experienced by these people.\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf)`\n- It describes\ntheir own lives than children whose parents die by\nclear actions that must be taken to reduce the\nother causes.7 Those who care for people who have\nnumber of people who experience suicidal distress\nattempted suicide can experience high levels of\nas well as ensure that people who are distressed (and\ndistress and their own risk is increased.8 The impact\nthose who care for them) can access high-quality,\non emergency and health service personnel who care\neffective supports that facilitate long-term wellbeing.\nfor people who have attempted suicide is also long-\nlasting.9,10 Beyond the human impacts, the economic\ncost of suicide and suicide attempts is estimated to\nbe $30.5 billion each year.11\nNational Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025 - 2035 11\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Currently, collaboration across\nEffective collaboration requires policy, processes support services relies primarily on the relationships\nand infrastructure that facilitate efficient sharing between individual workers at a local service level.\nof information.226\nThe National Guidelines to improve coordination of\nThe Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report treatment and supports for people with severe and\nrecommended better data infrastructure and complex mental illness include recommendations\nprocesses across the health system to enable to improve collaboration across services relevant\nsafe sharing of patient information to support to supporting people with suicidal thoughts and\nbetter diagnosis and healthcare management, behaviours.227 Leveraging these guidelines would\nand empower people to participate in their own identify and progress system changes to improve\nhealth care.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- 13 92 76 relationships.org.au\n13yarn.org.au\nSuicide Call Back Service\nSuicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7\n1800 IMSICK\n1800 IMSICK is a national 24/7 nurse triage and health telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide,\nsupport line for Defence members if they become ill or concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide\ninjured after hours or are not near a Defence health facility. and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nTable 1: Expected outcomes of the strategy\nTime frame Outcomes\nShort term » Defence and DVA initiatives enhance mental health and wellbeing capability\nAt 1 year » Increased reach of preventive mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Increased provision and quality of mental health and wellbeing care and support\n» Improved promotion of mental health and wellbeing initiatives\n» Defence and DVA promote community connections\n» Improved Defence and DVA collaboration to support mental health and wellbeing\n» Increased investment in and prioritisation of research and evaluation\n» Increased knowledge and understanding of risk and protective factors for suicide\nand suicidality\nMedium term » Increased culture of wellbeing (organisational commitment from Defence\nAt 3 years and DVA for mental health and wellbeing)\n» Improved mental health and wellbeing capability\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf)`\n- Maintaining\nor not deserving of support). a focus on responsible media reporting guidelines\nand the removal of harmful suicide-related content\nThere is significant and continuing stigma specific to\nfrom online platforms can reduce stigma as well as\nsuicide.174,175 Many people regard suicide as morally\nknowledge of means of suicide within the community\nwrong, a selfish act, or a sign of weakness or attention\n(action 6.1c).182\nseeking.174 Suicide stigma can limit the extent to which\npeople with suicidal thoughts and behaviours engage Reducing suicide-related stigma among service\nwith supports.176 It can also lead to ostracism when it providers can be achieved through education179,180\nis vitally important that they be socially connected.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- The available evidence indicates\nsome positive impacts on suicide risk factors such\nThe value of increased social participation is\nas loneliness, belonging, social connectedness and\nrecognised through the emergence of ‘social\nsense of purpose.280,283-287 Other potential benefits of\nprescribing’—when primary care providers refer\nsocial prescribing for people with suicidal thoughts\npeople to non-clinical care, including social\nand behaviours include improved self-reported health\nsupports, to prevent or mitigate the adverse effects\nand wellbeing, self-management skills, physical\nof social determinants linked with poor health and\nactivity, ability to carry out activities of daily living and\nwellbeing.277,281 Social prescribing may include referrals\nenhanced quality of life, as well as reduced anxiety,\nto services to meet unmet material needs, such as\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf (https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf)`\n- Suicide Call Back Service\n13 92 76\nSuicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7\nwww.13yarn.org.au\ntelephone counselling support to people at risk of\nsuicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved\n1800 IMSICK\nby suicide and people experiencing emotional or\n1800 IMSICK is a national 24/7 nurse triage and health\nmental health issues.\nsupport line for ADF members if they become ill or injured\nafter hours or are not near a Defence health facility.\n Source: `strategies/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/def-vet-family-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30_1.pdf)`\n- 4.3.2 Reflections from participants\n• How trust would be reinforced through the design of the Agency and ensuring accountability is a\nkey design consideration.\n• Culture is key, putting respect, value of individuals, families and service at the centre.\n• Trust needs to be built across all levels – individuals and families, Defence, DVA, government\nand across organisations.\n• Trust begins from the moment someone enters the service to the moment they depart the world.\n• The Agency needs to bring simplicity to a complex system – complexity makes trust go very\nquickly.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\n4.5 Service connections and referrals\n4.5.1 Reflections from participants\n• Granular, revocable consent: \"service-specific,\" \"time-limited,\" \"tracked\" and independent of\nveteran sign-off for family members.\n• Need \"an in-depth understanding of what this veteran and family ecosystem looks like.\"\n• Must be \"community-endorsed\" with a \"proactive feedback loop.\"\n• Call for \"different tiers – Tier 1 approved services / Tier 2 non-aligned health services / Tier 3\napproved support providers.\"\n• The word \"trusted\" can be a risk for accountability – who's going to be accountable if you're\ntrusted?\"\n• Need \"regulatory oversight – complaints mechanism\" plus whistle-blower options.\n• Highlight \"what's not in this system\"; expose gaps and \"no sacred cows.\"\n• Demand for geographically tailored, collective-impact solutions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf (http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-action-plan.pdf\n- `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pdf\n- `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pdf\n- `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/dva-suicide-prevention-implementation-plan-2025-31.pdf\n- `strategies/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/suicide-prevention-action-plan.pdf\n- `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pdf` - strategies - 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http://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/engagement-and-consultation/community-consultation-taskforce-wellbeing-agency-and-peak-body\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/agency-on-veteran-wellbeing-discovery-workshops-interim-findings.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/agency-on-veteran-wellbeing-discovery-workshops-interim-findings.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/info-sheet-establishing-agency-for-veteran-and-family-wellbeing.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-07/veterans-and-families-assembly-summary-report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/DVA_Gender_Equity_Action_Plan-April-2023.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-04/DVA_Gender_Equity_Action_Plan-April-2023.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/gurru-ngali-aboriginal-tsi-employment-strategy2020-2024.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/gurru-ngali-aboriginal-tsi-employment-strategy2020-2024.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.", "legislation_md": "# Department of Veterans' Affairs - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T20:45:57.776483+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000944\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Veterans' Affairs (part of the Defence Portfolio)\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 64\n- Unique legislation references found: 15\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 14 |\n| Instrument | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Veterans%27+Entitlements+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__23.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__24.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__25.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__26.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__27.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__28.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Legislation for reviews and appeals | Department of Veterans' Affairs\n\nLegislation for reviews and appeals\nLast updated\n20 January 2020\nVeterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)\nThe VEA provides for pensions and other benefits to and medical and other treatment for veterans and their dependants, mostly arising from defence service prior to 1 July 2004.\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (D\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- Veterans' Affairs\n\nThe VETS Act – what it is and what it will do\nLast updated\n6 June 2025\nOn this page\nWhat will change?\nExplanatory Memorandum\nOn this page\n1 - What will change?\n2 - Explanatory Memorandum\nBack to top\nWhat will change?\nThe VETS Act closes the\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n(VEA) and\nSafety Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988\n(DRCA) to new claims from 1 July 2026. From this date, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single ongoing Act – the improved\nMilitary Rehabili\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- 2024)\nMarked up versions of the following four Acts are available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Bill introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (C\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- e available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Bill introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – M\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- ts the Bill introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – Marked up\nThese marked up versions show how the changes\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n### Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Military+Rehabilitation+and+Compensation+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__17.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__24.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__25.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__26.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__27.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__28.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ion and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA)\nThe DRCA provides for compensation and rehabilitation arising from peacetime and peacekeeping service up to and including 30 June 2004 and operational service between 7 April 1994 and 30 June 2004.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)\nThe MRCA provides for compensation, rehabilitation and other benefits in relation to defence service on or after 1 July 2004. The Act also provides compensation and other benefits for the dependants of certain deceased members whose death is the result\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- titlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025\n(VETS Act) was passed by Parliament.\nThe new legislation means that from 1 July 2026, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single Act – the improved\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004\n(MRCA).\nWhat is the VETS Act and what will it do?\nThe VETS Act provides greater clarity for veterans and veteran families about their benefits and entitlements.\nHow will the VETS Act benefit veterans and families?\nAdopting an improved MRCA as the single ongoi\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__17.html`\n- tlements Act 1986\n(VEA) and\nSafety Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988\n(DRCA) to new claims from 1 July 2026. From this date, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single ongoing Act – the improved\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004\n(MRCA).\nFigure 1 –\nCurrent and new legislation pathway.txt\n(TXT: 2 KB)\nAmendments to the MRCA\nSingle Act – all new claims for compensation and rehabilitation will be considered under an improved MRCA.\nClosing the VEA and the DRCA to new claims for compensatio\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- ing legal terminology.\nDraft MRCA, DRCA and VEA (as introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024)\nMarked up versions of the following four Acts are available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Bill introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-relat\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- the law will not change until passed by Parliament.\nDraft MRCA, DRCA and VEA (Exposure Draft)\nMarked up versions of the following four Acts are available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Exposure Draft legislation released on 28 February 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-relat\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n### Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Compensation+%28Defence-related+Claims%29+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 020\nVeterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)\nThe VEA provides for pensions and other benefits to and medical and other treatment for veterans and their dependants, mostly arising from defence service prior to 1 July 2004.\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA)\nThe DRCA provides for compensation and rehabilitation arising from peacetime and peacekeeping service up to and including 30 June 2004 and operational service between 7 April 1994 and 30 June 2004.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRC\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- ne 2025\nOn this page\nWhat will change?\nExplanatory Memorandum\nOn this page\n1 - What will change?\n2 - Explanatory Memorandum\nBack to top\nWhat will change?\nThe VETS Act closes the\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n(VEA) and\nSafety Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988\n(DRCA) to new claims from 1 July 2026. From this date, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single ongoing Act – the improved\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004\n(MRCA).\nFigure 1 –\nCurrent and new legislation pat\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__18.html`\n- tion Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – Marked up\nThese marked up versions show how the changes would look if they were made to the current Acts. These versions are provided to assist with un\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- tion Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – Marked up\nWas this page useful?\nYES\nNO\nPlease tell us why you selected 'Yes'?\nIt was well written\nThe layout and style made it easy to read\nIt was help\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- lement Amount (ADA)\n7 - Rehabilitation\n8 - Household Services/ Attendant Care\n9 - Education Scheme\n10 - Permanent Impairment (PI)\n11 - National Servicemen\n12 - Firefighters\n13 - Reservists\n14 - Additional Resources\nThe\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988\n(DRCA) applies to\ncurrent and former ADF members\n.\nIt covers certain service before 1 July 2004. It provides treatment, rehabilitation and compensation for service-related injuries and conditions.\nFrom 1 July 2026, the\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986\n(VEA) an\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n### British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=British+Commonwealth+Occupation+Force+%28Treatment%29+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__21.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__22.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- in Maralinga during the British Nuclear Tests. Jasper lodges a claim for a gold card.\nUnder the current legislation:\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nUnder the proposed new legislation:\nNo changes.\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issue\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__21.html`\n- Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nUnder the proposed new legislation:\nNo changes.\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nKey Points:\nThe single ongoing Act will only impact future compensation and rehabilitation claims determined under the VEA, the DRCA or the MRCA.\nJessica – MRCA PI in progress at date of her death\nJessica is 50 and had lodged a\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__21.html`\n- in Maralinga during the British Nuclear Tests. Jasper lodges a claim for a gold card.\nUnder the current legislation:\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nUnder the proposed new legislation:\nNo changes.\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issue\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__22.html`\n- Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nUnder the proposed new legislation:\nNo changes.\nJasper’s claim is lodged and determined under the\nAustralian Participants in British Nuclear Tests and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Treatment) Act 2006\n.\nJasper is issued a gold card.\nKey Points:\nThe single ongoing Act will only impact future compensation and rehabilitation claims determined under the VEA, the DRCA or the MRCA.\nBack to top\nJulie – MRCA no change in circumstances\nJulie is 39 and has been serv\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__22.html`\n\n### Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Support+%28Simplification+and+Harmonisation%29+Act+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__17.html`\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__23.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nt, we are simplifying and harmonising the legislation that governs compensation and rehabilitation. This is so veterans and families can more easily get the support they are entitled to.\nOn 13 February 2025, the\nVeterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025\n(VETS Act) was passed by Parliament.\nThe new legislation means that from 1 July 2026, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single Act – the improved\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004\n(MRCA).\nWhat is the VETS Ac\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__17.html`\n- the VETS Act\n3 - Senate Committee Report\n4 - Presentations\n5 - Frequently asked questions\n6 - Information Factsheets\nThis page brings together materials that have been prepared to assist you in understanding the\nVeterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025\n.\nBack to top\nIntroduced Bill\nThe below Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were introduced into Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nVeterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 – Complete Bill\n(PDF 2.7 MB)\nVeterans’ Entitleme\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__23.html`\n- er 2024.\nVeterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 [Provisions] – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)\nBack to top\nPresentations\nA consolidated presentation on the\nVeterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act\n2025\n(PDF 1.93 MB)\nIntroduction to the VETS Act\n(PDF 418 KB)\nBack to top\nFrequently asked questions\nA list of\nfrequently asked questions\nhas been compiled to assist you understanding the veterans’ legislation reform.\nBack to top\nInformation Factsheets\nWe are worki\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__23.html`\n\n### Veterans' Entitlement Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Veterans%27+Entitlement+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- into the Parliament on 3 July 2024)\nMarked up versions of the following four Acts are available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Bill introduced into the Parliament on 3 July 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Re\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- , DRCA and VEA (Exposure Draft)\nMarked up versions of the following four Acts are available below. Please note the below markup reflects the Exposure Draft legislation released on 28 February 2024.\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 – Marked up\nVeterans' Entitlement Act 1986\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Re\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n### Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Compensation+%28Consequential+and+Transitional+Provisions%29+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 6, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – Marked up\nThese marked up versions show how the changes would look if they were made to the current Acts. These versions are provided to assist with understanding the proposed changes. They are not final changes, and the law will not change until passed by\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n- 6, Volume 1 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 2 – Marked up\nVeterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, Volume 3 – Marked up\nSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 – Marked up\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 – Marked up\nWas this page useful?\nYES\nNO\nPlease tell us why you selected 'Yes'?\nIt was well written\nThe layout and style made it easy to read\nIt was helpful to me\nThe content makes sense\nPlease tell us why you selected 'No'?\nIt was poorly written\nThe layout &\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__19.html`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- , Mental Health Australia, Relationships Australia, Towards a Blueprint: Ensuring\nmainstream services are accessible and effective for veterans, defence personnel, and their families, submission to Royal\nCommission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, July 2023.\nWork Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).\nSuicide Prevention Framework 2025-2031 33\n\n[page 36]\nEndnotes\n1 Mindframe, ‘Consider the language you use’, 2024, Accessed 03 April 2024.\n2 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), ‘https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/veterans/\nserving-ex-serving\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pages.jsonl`\n- .\n59 NSPO, National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035, p 77.\n60 NSPO, National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035, pp 84-85.\n61 APSC, ‘APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit | Australian Public Service Commission’,\n2024, Accessed 15 May 2025.\n62 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).\n63 P Lindsay, ‘Shining a Light: Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing’, Commonwealth of Australia,\n2024, p 239.\n64 Department of Defence, ‘Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: Introductory Defence\nBriefing’, Australian Government, 2\n Source: `strategies/dva-suicide-prevention-framework-2025-31.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Act) and the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Act%29+and+the+Commonwealth+Employees%E2%80%99+Compensation+Act+1930\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- se payments transitioned into the more beneficial MRCA system from that date.\nAny new or updated claims lodged from 1 July 2026 will be assessed under the\nMRCA\n.\nVeterans with coverage under the Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees’) Act 1971 (1971 Act) and the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930 (1930 Act), will be brought under the MRCA and can claim under the MRCA.\nBack to top\nVeteran Gold Card\nFrom 1 July 2026 DRCA veterans with high levels of impairment may, for the first time, be able to qualify for Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) and a M\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n### Carer Recognition Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Carer+Recognition+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- iours.\nmale or female, along with male and female, and\nThis includes biological family, chosen family and\nchanging gender identity361\nbroader kin networks as well as designated carers\n• sistergirl and brotherboy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait as defined by the Carer Recognition Act 2010 (Cth).\nIslander descriptions of gender diverse people who\nhave a female or male spirit and take on respective\nroles within the community\nSuicide prevention peer workforce refers to people\n• genderfluid. Someone whose experience of gender trained in peer work\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees’) Act 1971\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Compensation+%28Commonwealth+Government+Employees%E2%80%99%29+Act+1971\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of incapacity payments under the DRCA will have those payments transitioned into the more beneficial MRCA system from that date.\nAny new or updated claims lodged from 1 July 2026 will be assessed under the\nMRCA\n.\nVeterans with coverage under the Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees’) Act 1971 (1971 Act) and the Commonwealth Employees’ Compensation Act 1930 (1930 Act), will be brought under the MRCA and can claim under the MRCA.\nBack to top\nVeteran Gold Card\nFrom 1 July 2026 DRCA veterans with high levels of impairment may, for the first time, be a\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n### Government of South Australia. Suicide Prevention Act 2021\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Government+of+South+Australia.+Suicide+Prevention+Act+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- uctive, Co-Designed Approach to Improve Well-Being Outcomes in promoting-health-in-all-policies-and-intersectoral-action-capacities\na Community Setting. International Journal of Environmental Research\nand Public Health. 2021. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083896. 301. Government of South Australia. Suicide Prevention Act 2021 [Internet].\nAdelaide, South Australia: Government of South Australia; 2021 [cited\n281. Rothe D, Heiss R. Link workers, activities and target groups in social 2023 November 06]. Available from: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.\nprescribing: a literature review.\n Source: `strategies/the-national-suicide-prevention-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nvironmental and work-related factors have a role in your\nmental health and wellbeing. Your mental health and wellbeing are an ongoing priority.\nDefence has mental health and wellbeing initiatives, programs and services that\nAPS\nexceed the requirements of the Public Service Act 1999 and associated workplace\nservice\nlegislation. Your mental health and wellbeing directly supports Defence capability.\nAPS separation. Several factors may contribute to how you will experience\nseparation from Defence. The APS workforce is transient by nature, a\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Specified Diseases and Employment) Instrument 2017\n\n**Type**: Instrument\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Specified+Diseases+and+Employment%29+Instrument+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ustralian Defence Force firefighters under subsection 7(8) of the DRCA\nspecified conditions for F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers at RAAF Base Amberley between 1976 and 1994\nconditions covered by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) (Specified Diseases and Employment) Instrument 2017\nother conditions currently specified under Departmental policy.\nBack to top\nTravel for Treatment\nTravel entitlements have been integrated into a single ICT system. All compensation will be paid at the (higher) MRCA rate, regardless of kilometres, when a priva\n Source: `pages/royal-commissions-index__29.html`\n\n### Work Health and Suicide Prevention Plan Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Suicide+Prevention+Plan+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- DVA\nDefence Defence and DVA\n16 Appendix A: Mental Health Reform\n\n[page 23]\n2025 Release and\nimplementation\nof this strategy\nNational Suicide Prevention\nOffice established\nPrevention Compassion Care: Psychosocial hazards\nNational Mental Health and included in Work Health and\nSuicide Prevention Plan Safety Act 2011 announced\nThe Royal Commission Measuring What\ninto Defence and Veteran Matters: Australia's First\nSuicide established Wellbeing Framework\nNational Mental Health and\nSuicide Prevention Agreement\nRapid Exposure\nSupporting Trauma Vision 2030: Blueprint for Menta\n Source: `strategies/defence-and-veteran-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy-2025-30.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/leadership.html` (page)\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/ministers.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/publications-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__09.html` (page)\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__10.html` (page)\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__11.html` (page)\n- `pages/royal-commissions-index__12.html` (page)\n- 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Affairs\n\nUse the source text files in this folder to produce implementable ideas for Australia.\n\nFor each idea, separate:\n- large structural reforms\n- small/cheap operational changes\n- overseas case-study evidence\n- university/research support\n- consulting/association trend support\n- implementation steps in the Australian context\n- risks, prerequisites, and likely owner\n\n## Sources\n\n- [association] World Bank Governance Global Practice - https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance - `source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- [consulting] Deloitte Government and Public Services - https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/Industries/government-public.html - `source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- [university] Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center - https://ash.harvard.edu/ - `source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Defence and veteran families thrive during and after Defence service.", "vision_source_page": 8, "purposes": "The objective of the Defence and Veteran Family Wellbeing Strategy (this Strategy) is to guide the support provided to Defence and veteran families by the Department of Defence (Defence) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) over the next 5 years.", "purposes_source_page": 8, "how_we_deliver": "Defence and veteran families can find the information they need when they need it, so they can access available supports and make informed decisions.", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 6, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Informed and engaged", "source_page": 24 }, { "text": "Supported and secure", "source_page": 26 }, { "text": "Recognised and understood", "source_page": 28 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Defence and veteran families thrive", "description": "Defence and veteran families thrive during and after Defence service.", "key_activities": [ "Information 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"Department-of-Veterans-Affairs", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "[Page 11]\nPriority Six:\nSuccess Factor 6.4: Formal recognition by the ADF hierarchy of a veteran’s service occurs\nVeterans and families feel supported at the point of transition.\nand recognised\nActions Responsible Agency\n6.4.1 Enhance the recognition of service provided to veterans leaving the ADF to Defence\nBuilding a positive transition culture that supports veterans and families transitioning to a include an appropriate farewell and recognition of a veteran’s service.\npredominately civilian life and recognises and values their ADF service.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "strategies/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "O-000944", "entity_name": "Department of Veterans' Affairs", "folder_name": "Department-of-Veterans-Affairs", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "large", "title": "Single front door for life-event based services", "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.", "quote": "[Page 11]\nPriority Six:\nSuccess Factor 6.4: Formal recognition by the ADF hierarchy of a veteran’s service occurs\nVeterans and families feel supported at the point of transition.\nand recognised\nActions Responsible Agency\n6.4.1 Enhance the recognition of service provided to veterans leaving the ADF to Defence\nBuilding a positive transition culture that supports veterans and families transitioning to a include an appropriate farewell and recognition of a veteran’s service.\npredominately civilian life and recognises and values their ADF service.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "strategies/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf (https://www.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-12/veteran-transition-action-plan.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery 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