Veterans, serving members and families
Therapy for veterans, serving members and families
Current or former serving ADF members, and eligible family members, can access funded psychological support through Open Arms. Contact Axis to arrange the referral and appointment.
For funded appointments, Axis confirms approval and payment arrangements before booking. Fees and funding information.
What therapy may address
Your experiences and current circumstances
Therapy may involve trauma and critical incidents, transition and role change, hyperarousal, sleep, anger, grief, relationships, injury, alcohol or other coping patterns and the strain experienced by family.
Assessment considers the wider context and the person's own goals. The approach may include practical strategies, trauma-focused methods and deeper work with longstanding patterns where useful.
Send the current referral details.
Include the Open Arms referral, provider information and contact details so Axis can arrange the funded appointment.
Common questions
Referral and appointment arrangements.
Who can access Open Arms support?
Current or former serving ADF members and eligible family members can access funded psychological support through Open Arms. Include the referral or program details with your enquiry.
Can I contact Axis before a referral is arranged?
Yes. Contact Axis directly and include the Open Arms or service context so the referral steps can be arranged.
Are telehealth appointments possible?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide within the relevant funding arrangement.
Funded pathway
Email the veteran or Open Arms referral.
Include the current provider and referral pathway, funding and communication requirements, and contact details.