Support for veterans and their families

Veterans' employment guides Help to transition from employment in the Australian Defence Force to the ACT Public Service.

Defence sector in the ACT Directory of defence and national security agencies, assets, organisations, diplomatic networks and industry bodies in Australia.

RSL Veterans' Employment Program A  free program that helps veterans, their family members and partners to find rewarding work.

Defence School Mentor Program Wellbeing support for children of ADF members at ACT primary and secondary schools.

Free child development checks For children up to 6 years old. You can meet with a speech therapist, physiotherapist or occupational therapist at a drop-in clinic.

Child and Family Centres Parenting support for your child’s health, wellbeing, learning and development.

Mental health services ACT Health services that can give you the help and support you may need.

Open Arms counselling 24-hour free counselling to support the mental health and wellbeing of former and current Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.

Veteran assistance dogs The Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers assistance dogs to support veterans. You can learn more and apply here.

Veterans Support Centre Belconnen Help for serving and former Defence Force members and their families with DVA claims and welfare.

Veterans Support Centre Woden Help for serving and former Defence Force members and their families with DVA claims and welfare.

RSL ACT Branch Support and welfare services to veterans, war widows, serving personnel and their dependents.

ACT Office for Veterans We give advice and support to the veterans and their families who call the ACT home.

Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families We give advice to the ACT Government on policies and programs to support veterans and their families in Canberra.