Australian Veteran Health Services

21/10/2026

Gallipoli Medical Research are seeking participants for their next study. Check out their post for more details.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱?

We are seeking participants to share their lived experiences of accessing healthcare, education, employment, housing and social participation in Queensland.

Your experience can help improve support for Queensland veterans and their families.

To participate, you must be:
- Aged 18 or over
- Living in Queensland
- An ex-serving Defence member, or family member of an ex-serving Defence member
- Not currently serving in the Defence Force

We welcome anyone meeting the above criteria to take part, including but not limited to young veterans and families, female veterans, those who have been medically discharged, and ex-serving Defence members and their families’ experiencing challenges with income, housing or education across Queensland.

Participation involves one 2-hour online group workshop or one 45-minute individual interview

👉 Register to participate: https://www.gallipoliresearch.com.au/project/veteran-and-family-experiences-in-queensland

𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘋𝘝𝘈 𝘏𝘙𝘌𝘊 (𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 726-26). 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴’ 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭.

08/10/2026

AVHS is going on tour again!

Dr Cronin will be conducting outreach clinics in Perth and Sydney over the coming weeks:

Perth: 13-15 October
Sydney: 5 November

As a veteran-owned and veteran-operated healthcare organisation, AVHS is committed to improving access to high-quality, evidence-based healthcare for veterans across Australia.

Whether you're looking to learn more about our services, begin your journey with AVHS, or simply check in with our team, these outreach clinics provide a great opportunity to connect with us in person.

Existing AVHS patients can call our team on 1300 766 206 to book an appointment during these visits.

New patients can start the registration process by completing the contact form on our website, and a member of our team will be in touch.

We look forward to connecting with veterans in Perth and Sydney and continuing to support your health and wellbeing.

05/10/2026

Australian Veteran Health Services (AVHS) is a veteran-owned and veteran-operated healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to the veteran community. We work within Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) guidelines wherever available and remain focused on providing compliant, professional and patient-centred healthcare services. With lived experience, clinical expertise and a commitment to integrity, we are proud to support those who have served.
Because those who have served deserve quality healthcare they can trust. Reach out to AVHS today and let us support your path to better health and wellbeing.

07/09/2026

Your service doesn't end when you leave Defence. The next mission is building a healthy, successful life beyond uniform.

That's why AVHS will be attending the JTA Transition Seminar in Adelaide on 8 September, helping veterans connect with healthcare, wellbeing, and transition services.

We're also proud to be joined by Dr Dan Pronk whose experience as a veteran and doctor gives him a unique understanding of the transition journey.

If you're attending tomorrow, come and say hello. We'd love to hear your story and discuss how we can support your next chapter.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

AVHS is at the Canberra JTA Transition Seminar today!

If you’re attending, come by and say hello 👋

We’d love to chat about all things healthcare and how AVHS can support you during and after your transition.

27/08/2026

We're excited to be heading to Canberra for the ADF Transition Seminar on 2 September 2026!

Transitioning from military service can be challenging, and we're proud to be part of an event dedicated to supporting ADF members and their families as they navigate the next stage of their journey.

Come and say hello to our team, learn more about the services AVHS provides, and discover how we help veterans access the support they need to thrive.

See you in Canberra!

11/08/2026

See You Tomorrow in Melbourne!

Attending the ADF Member and Family Transition Seminar tomorrow in Melbourne?

Please drop by the Australian Veteran Health Services table for a chat with Dr Smith and Lesleigh. They’ll be there to answer your questions and discuss how AVHS can support you and your family throughout transition and beyond.

We can assist with:

GP care for serving members, veterans and families
ADF transition medicals
DVA support and guidance
Mental health support
Physiotherapy and dietitian services
Veterans’ Review Board appeal reports

02/06/2026

3 things veterans don’t know about nutrition and their health:

1. Gut health and mental health are directly linked.
The gut-brain axis is real. Inflammation, poor diet, and digestive issues can worsen depression and anxiety, conditions that disproportionately affect the veteran community.

2. DVA covers Dietitian appointments.
Gold Card holders, fully covered for all clinically necessary conditions. White Card holders, covered for accepted service-related conditions. Most veterans we speak to didn’t know this.

3. Integrated care beats isolated care every time.
Seeing a Dietitian who talks directly to your GP and mental health team produces measurably better outcomes than managing each condition in a silo.

We’ve added Dietitian services at AVHS Springfield for exactly this reason.

If you know a veteran who could use this, share it.

&soldiers

www.avhs.com.au/dietitian