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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.

What We Offer

Foundational Groups (delivered over 3 days -90mins per session)                     

☐ Supporting Veteran experiencing Suicidal Distress

☐ Coping with Suicide Bereavement

Parent Focused Groups (1 x 3-hour session for parents/caregivers)

☐ Supporting Veteran experiencing Suicidal Distress

☐ Coping with Suicide Bereavement

One Off Sessions (2-hour session)

☐ Advocacy and overcoming stigma

☐ Understanding PTSD, trauma, and its impact on families

☐ Self-care and staying connected during times of suicidal distress

☐ Connecting with services, supports, and the community

☐ Mental & physical health and alcohol & other drugs

Led with Compassion

All sessions are delivered by experienced Peer Workers who draw from their own lived experience, alongside qualified Mental Health Clinicians such as psychologists and social workers.

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

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