Health publications
We produce a range of useful publications addressing health and lifestyle matters
Mental health impacts of compensation claim assessment processes on claimants and their families - Final Report
The purpose of this report is to collate evidence gleaned from the international research literature, as well as the personal experiences of claimants, family members, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) personnel.
Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment
The Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs commissioned The University of Queensland to use data from 2007/8 studies of deployment to East Timor, Bougainville and the Solomon Islands to investigate the issue of anti-malarial drugs and long-term health.
This report presents the results of a descriptive analysis of self-reported anti-malarial drug use on deployment and self-reported physical and mental health. The analysis focused on the East Timor and Bougainville studies.
MHPE Magazine — Vol. 18 No. 1 2019 — The family
The ties that strengthen us Family time A focus on families
Suicidal behaviour and ideation among military personnel: Australian and international trends – literature review
This literature review was funded under the Department of Veterans' Affairs Applied Research Program and conducted by the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention. The review examined Australian and international sources to determine prevalence and risk factors for suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour in serving and ex-serving military personnel.
MHPE Magazine — Vol. 16 No. 2 2017 — Physical Activity: Veterans’ Health Week
Fit and healthy — Veterans’ Health Week 2017
Eat Well, Exercise Well
Physical Activity and Mental Health
Exercise. Are you taking the right dose
Health Risks and Occupation as a Firefighter
On 9 September 2013, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) commissioned a study into firefighter exposures in response to health concerns voiced by ex-serving Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) firefighters and a concurrent legislated review of the Fair Protection for Firefighters Act 2011 by the Department of Employment.
Fuel Worker Case File Review Executive Summary
On 5 May 2016, DVA commissioned Occupational, Environmental and Public Health Medicine Physician Dr Graeme Peel to carry out an independent review of 29 Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) case files and Australian Defence Force (ADF) health records of veterans with occupational exposure to fuel.
MHPE Magazine — Vol. 14 No. 2 — Winter 2015 — Mental wellness: Veterans' Health Week
Veterans Health Week 10-18 October 2015
Talking about mental fitness. It's OK
Mental Health is a family affair
Helping your mate
Wanted MHPE Volunteers!
Congratulations to our MHPE volunteers
MHPE Magazine — Vol. 17 No. 1 2018 — The five senses
Sense and Connect
Sensory Protection Makes Good Sense
I Don’t Like……
Younger veterans’ transitions to civilian occupations: the role of further education
The project analyses the educational choices made by Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans. It studies the success of their subsequent labour market outcomes, compared to those who returned to the ADF after training, and compared to the broader group of civilians who undertook the same type of training, and with whom they will be competing in the civilian labour market. The project aims to provide young veterans with information on their future labour market prospects arising from investments in further education through Vocational Education and Training (VET).