Organisation selected to develop Southeast Queensland Veterans' and Families' Hub

The next Veterans’ and Families’ Hub is set to be established in Caboolture, Southeast Queensland, with health and wellbeing organisation Lives Lived Well announced today to lead the Hub’s development.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said the Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to provide more localised support to Southeast Queensland’s defence and veteran communities.

“I am pleased to announce that Lives Lived Well will establish the Southeast Queensland Veterans’ and Families’ Hub, bringing a new perspective to supporting veterans and families,” Minister Keogh said.

“For over 40 years Lives Lived Well have provided health and wellbeing support in Queensland and New South Wales, with extensive experience in working with individuals and families needing physical and mental health services and support with social connections.

“This experience, and through working with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Queensland Branch) and Australian War Widows Queensland, places them in a great position to lead the Southeast Queensland Hub.”

Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs provide a one-stop shop for current and former serving Australian Defence Force members and their families.

“All current serving personnel, veterans and family members can access support from our hubs across the country, including health and mental health services, wellbeing support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, and a place to catch up with mates new and old,” Minister Keogh said.

“This latest hub further expands the existing hub network, and will ensure veterans can access the supports they need close to home.

For more information about the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs, visit www.dva.gov.au/vfhubs 

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling provides 24/7 free confidential crisis support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families on 1800 011 046 or the Open Arms website. Safe Zone Support provides anonymous counselling on 1800 142 072. Defence All-Hours Support Line provides support for ADF personnel on 1800 628 036 or the Defence Health Portal. Defence Member and Family Helpline provides support for Defence families on 1800 624 608