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Family & Partners
Assistance for Partners & Families
ADF Family Support
DVA Partners and Family
Department of Defence Engage
Open Arms Support
Defence Member and Family Support For ADF members and their families 1800 624 608
Defence Families Australia
Family Child Connect support
Kookaburra Kids
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Acute Support Package
The Acute Support Package provides short-term, targeted support to build the family’s ability to manage challenging situations, both at the time the support is provided and into the future. You can access support through the Acute Support Package :
Veteran families:
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The family is experiencing new and challenging life circumstances that give rise to the need to support the family unit; and
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The veteran is under 65 years of age at the time eligibility is determined; and
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The veteran is eligible for Incapacity Payments under the DRCA or MRCA, SRDP under the MRCA, or a Special or Intermediate rate of Disability Compensation Payment, or Veteran Payment under the VEA.
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View DVA's information on eligiblity, support and funding for the Acute Support Package via their link:
Where else to get help for your young/youth
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headspace (ages 12-25) - call 1800 650 890
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Kids Helpline (ages 5-25) - call 1800 551 800
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Lifeline (24/7 crisis support) - call 13 11 14
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Beyond Blue (mental health support service) - call 1300 224 636
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Butterfly National Helpline (eating disorders) - call 1300 224 636
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1800RESPECT (People impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, and abuse) - call 1800 737 732
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Suicide Call Back Service (all ages) - call 1300 659 467
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Mensline (24/7 counselling service for men) - call 1300 789 978
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QLife (LGBTI peer support and referral) - call 1800 184 527
Find a Childcare or Education near you
Playgroup Australia near you
Australian Sports Clubs Directory
List of Churches Australia
Education Schemes
Defence Force Relocating & Posting Connect website
You can obtain further assistance with your relocation and support services through the Defence Member and Family Helpline on memberandfamilyhelpline@defence.gov.au or 1800 624 608
