Submissions

This submission provides feedback on the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024, supporting its focus on early intervention, cultural change, and stigma. QAMH suggests several areas for improvement. These include replacing the linear model of mental health with a dual continuum model, addressing the specific needs of First Nations Defence staff, and strengthening the development and inclusion of the Lived Experience workforce. The submission also emphasises the importance of implementing the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, ensuring accountability to meet the needs of Australia’s Defence and veteran communities.