Information & Support
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The AV Connect Program is Not just service related
Non-Government, no fees, no endorsements, no commissions, no products.
Most comprehensive Australian Veteran support linking Network.
58 comprehensive TOPICs and growing
The Av Connect Program makes information available on the understanding that we are not thereby engaged in rendering professional advice. We will make every reasonable effort to maintain current and accurate information. Users should carefully evaluate the accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of this information for their purposes before relying on the material. Users should always obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
Emergency Relief & Support
Bravery Trust Provides urgently needed financial support to ex-ADF personnel and veterans and their families, who are suffering as a result of their service.
Legacy Provides services to Australian families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service.
Engage Engage is an online portal that current, transitioning, and former ADF members; their families, and/or those involved in their support can use to locate support services.
Wounded Heroes Provides support the members of the Australian Defence Force, Veterans and their families in financial crisis, homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Directories
Ask Izzy is a search tool to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find shelter, food, health and other critical support services.
Engage is an easily accessible directory of community support services to assist Veterans and their families be linked to ex-service organisations
My Community Directory is the one place Australians find quality, online health and community information to meet these challenges now and in the future.
Main Organisations
Salvation Army direct you to your nearest SalvosConnect community centre
Vinnies providing assistance when you are in need
Lifeline confidential crisis support is available via phone, text, or online chat
Services Australia funds Emergency relief services that are deliver by community organisations and help people address immediate basic needs in times of crisis
GIVIT is a charity that is there to help find the essentials that Veterans and their families need right now to improve their wellbeing and achieve better outcomes.
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Visit Givit if you are in need of support and an organisation near you will be able to assist you through the amazing GIVIT program.
Other Support Phone Lines
Crisis and ongoing support is also available from these services:
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1800 624 608 Defence Family Helpline All-hours Support Line 1800 628 036
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1800 801 026 National Welfare Coordination Centre
1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT) The national sexual assault and domestic violence helpline. A confidential online Web Chat is also available.
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1300 224 636 Beyond blue
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1800 811 811 Domestic Violence Helpline
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1300 845 745 GriefLine
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1800 474 753 Homeless Helpline
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1800 55 1800 - Kids Helpline. Parent line 1300 301 300
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13 11 14 - Lifeline crisis support and suicide prevention.
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1800 600 636 Mensline.
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1800 011 046 Open Arms
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1800 184 527 QLife (LGBTI+)
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1800 010 120 Sexual Assault Helpline
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1300 659 467 Suicide Callback Service
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Find more contacts via the Mental Health page
