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Stronger we Stand – Supporting Veteran Families

Stronger We Stand – Free Online Support for Veteran Families & Carers

Supporting a veteran experiencing suicidal distress or coping with suicide bereavement can be overwhelming.

Stronger We Stand offers free, online workshops to help families, and carers navigate these challenges with compassion, knowledge, and support.

Sessions Coming Up

Connecting to Services, Supports, and the Community – Thursday 30th October, 4-6pm

Find your way through the mental health system with confidence. This gentle session introduces available services—clinical and community-based—and shows you how to connect with the right support, reduce barriers, and feel more empowered.

Understanding PTSD and Trauma – Tuesday 28th October, 12- 2pm

Explore the basics of PTSD and moral injury with real-life examples. Understand how trauma affects people, spot common responses, and pick up practical self-care tips to better support those you care about.

Connecting to Services, Supports, and the Community – Thursday 30th October , 4-6pm

This session helps you understand the mental health services available and how to access them. You’ll learn about specialised inpatient care and the acute mental health system. We’ll also explore non-clinical supports and ways to connect with community resources. Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is needed.

Connecting Mental & Physical Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs, Tuesday 4th November, 1-3pm

A safe, welcoming session to explore the links between mental and physical health, alcohol and other drugs. Together, we’ll uncover ways to reduce isolation, recognise when support is needed, and build confidence through connection, advocacy, and self-care.

Self-care and Staying Connected During Times of Suicidal Distress – Wednesday 12th November, 10-12noon

Join a supportive space to explore stress, self-care, and connection. These sessions gently guide you through recognising personal challenges, building coping strategies, and finding strength in community—while learning how to access care and advocate for yourself and others. Self-care and Staying Connected During Times of Suicidal Distress

Understanding PTSD – Thursday 13th November, 12 noon

Connecting to Services, Supports, and the Community – Monday 17th November, 11-1pm

“This program made me feel more normalised in my feelings and thought patterns. This program gave me some good places to reach out for support.”

“Having both a Veteran and Clinician was incredibly valuable. Both were approachable and knowledgeable. Their willingness to slow down and answer questions and explore ideas was also important.”

Why Join?

Learn strategies to care for your own mental health and wellbeing
Gain practical tools to support a veteran family member
Connect with services and a compassionate community

Who is it for?

These groups are suitable if you:

Have been impacted by suicide, including:
- Bereavement of a current or ex-serving defence member
- Supporting a current or ex-serving defence member in suicidal distress
Are a carer or family member of this person
Are over 18
Have not experienced suicide bereavement within the last 6 months

Please let us know if you are currently experiencing feelings of suicidal distress. We will work with you to ensure you are connected with services or professional supports before you begin the Stronger we Stand groups.

Get in Touch

To refer, complete the:

Referral and Registration – Online Form
OR:
Referral and Registration – PDF Form and email us

Call us: 1800 929 101
Email us: strongerwestand@gph.org.au

Use the calendar below to choose your session and book your spot in just a few clicks.

Foundational 1: Suicide Prevention

Foundational 2: Bereavement

One-off sessions

Or complete the contact form below and we will reach out to you within 3 business days: