Australian Defence Force Review

Australian Defence Force Review
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On 11 August 2016, the Prime Minister, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel and the then Minister for Health and Aged Care announced a Review of the services available to veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in relation to the prevention of self-harm and suicide (the Review).

The Review focused on the type and efficacy of the self-harm and suicide prevention services that are available, and looked at prevalence rates and potential barriers to access of services.

The Review was undertaken by the National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) and our Final Report was presented to Government on 28 March 2017.

The Commission’s Final Report.

The Government's response

The Government considered the Commission's Final Report and recommendations and has released its response. This response outlines work already underway within the Department of Defence, Veterans' Affairs and Health and sets out the Australian Government's commitment to continue to improve the support available to current and ex-serving ADF members and their families.

The Government's response, released on 30 June 2017.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Commission acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands throughout Australia.
We pay our respects to their clans, and to the elders, past present and emerging, and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community.

Diversity

The Commission is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. The Commission welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lived Experience

We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. Each person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to mental health suicide prevention systems reform.