Understanding the impact of war service

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Being in the Defence Force not only impacts the Defence Force member, but also their family and friends. War and peacekeeping activities can have particular effects on work and relationships.

Information about the Vietnam war and its effects on veterans is available on the DVA Factsheet VCS02:

Information on the impact of stress related to war or peacekeeping activities on work is available on the DVA Factsheet VCS03:

Information on the impact of stress related to war or peacekeeping activities on relationships is available on the DVA Factsheet VCS04:

The transition from military to civilian life can also be a particularly stressful time. The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service offers a ‘Stepping Out Program’ for discharging Defence personnel and their partners.

You can find out more about the programs available throughout Australia here.

Some general information about the transition and adjustment to civilian life is also available on the DVA Factsheet VCS11:

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