Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
Oberon Class Submarine Occupational Hygiene Project
The final report, Oberon Class Submarine Occupational Hygiene Project, was submitted by the Centre for Military and Veterans’ Health to the Australian Government Department of Defence on 28 February 2006. The study retrospectively developed an exposure profile for the submariners.
Mothers in the Middle East Area of Operations Study
The Mothers in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Study identifies health outcomes and psychosocial factors that impact on Australian servicewomen with dependent children who deploy and ways in which mothers could be better supported during and following deployment.
Fourth study of mortality and cancer incidence in aircraft maintenance personnel
The report of the Fourth study of mortality and cancer incidence in aircraft maintenance personnel: A continuing study of F-111 Deseal/Reseal personnel, was released on 17 October 2016 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Firefighter Literature Review Report
The two most recent Australian Defence Force Firefighter occupational health research studies are now available.
Firefighter Chemical Review — Extension to Review Additional Chemical Substances
Chemical Review (April 2018) to develop toxicological profiles for 132 chemicals listed as contaminants within the RAAF Base, Point Cook former fire training area.
The Firefighter Chemical Review – Extension to Review Additional Chemical Substances reviews an additional 78 chemicals.
Firefighter Chemical Review Report
Report from the independent ADF Firefighter Chemical Review (April 2018) to develop toxicological profiles for 132 chemicals listed as contaminants within the RAAF Base, Point Cook former fire training area.
Transition And Wellbeing Research Programme: Family Wellbeing Study (2019)
The Family Wellbeing Study focuses on how families are faring at two of the major stages of a military career: during service, and in the first years after the transition to civilian life.
Examination of the Potential Exposure of RAN Personnel to Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans via Drinking Water
The final report on the Examination of the Potential Exposure of RAN Personnel to Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans via Drinking Water, was submitted by the National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology (ENTOX) and Queensland Health Scientific Services to the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs in December 2002.
Epidemiological cut-off feasibility study - June 2017
This project was commissioned to add to the field of research arising from the Mental Health in the Australian Defence Force: 2010 Australian Defence Force Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study (MHPWS).
British Nuclear Testing in Australia Studies
The study to investigate the health effects of participation in the British nuclear tests in Australia is reported in two volumes.