Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
Active Choices: A ‘stepped-down’ program to promote self-managed physical activity in DVA clients Summary Report (2021)
Self-managing physical activity can be challenging and programs that help DVA clients to manage their own physical activity regimes are needed. This project developed and trialled a new physical activity support program for DVA clients called Active Choices
PTSD Assistance Dogs research trial
DVA funded a four-year research trial through La Trobe University, in partnership with the Centre for Service and Therapy Dogs Australia (CSTDA), to provide detailed guidance and evidence to support best practice in the use of psychiatric assistance dogs for veterans with PTSD.
Dental and Allied Health Reforms
A reform package in the 2018–19 Budget provided funding to further improve our dental and allied health services through a number of initiatives.
Rapid Evidence Assessment to support active ageing for veterans
Findings from the REA identify strategies to support and sustain healthy behaviours as part of active ageing in Australian veterans. The research suggests that interventions that promote an active
The Tasmanian veteran needs assessment and wellbeing support service feasibility report
The Tasmanian Feasibility Study, commissioned by the Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments, engaged with veterans and their families, Ex-service Organisations and service providers to collect data on the current service delivery environment in Tasmania. The study shows support for more local and accessible services for veterans and their families in Tasmania.
Vietnam Veterans Family Study (2014)
The Vietnam Veterans Family Study (VVFS) is the most significant research program ever undertaken by the Australian Government into the health of the families of Australia’s Vietnam veterans
Risk factors for ex-serving defence personnel to enter corrective services systems
This Rapid Evidence Assessment investigates the research literature analysing the risk factors for ex-serving personnel entering corrective services systems in Australia and/or other relevant jurisdictions.
Timor-Leste Family Study (2012)
This study investigated the effects on the health and wellbeing of the families of Australian Defence Force members who were deployed to Timor-Leste, and a control group of those who were eligible to deploy to Timor-Leste but did not.
Measuring Occupational Exposures to Osteoarthritis in the Lower Limb in ADF Job Categories (2019)
This project studies the risk factors for osteoarthritis in the lower limb in the ADF community through the analysis of current and historical ADF training courses, and relevant claims data.
Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Health Studies (2013)
The key findings of the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Census and Prospective Health Studies were launched by the Chief of the Defence Force on 8 August 2013.