Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs carries out a wide range of research to support the health and wellbeing needs of veterans and families of veterans. This page brings together a range of DVA commissioned research, evaluations and literature reviews.
Readers should note that some older publications may reflect the evidence base and policy context at the time they were produced and may not fully align with current research, practice, or priorities.
A list of current projects can be seen at Current Research Projects.
Review of Commonwealth agencies’ relationship with the late Signaller Geffrey Gregg
2007The Government’s response (PDF) to a review of the circumstances surrounding the death of Signaller Geffrey Gregg was published on 30 July 2008. The response outlined 15 outcomes to address systemic problems with transition out of the services.
British Nuclear Testing in Australia Studies
2006The study to investigate the health effects of participation in the British nuclear tests in Australia is reported in two volumes.
Oberon Class Submarine Occupational Hygiene Project
2006The 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.
Australian Veterans and War Widows – Your lives, your needs
2006A summary of some of the key findings from the 2006 Survey of Veterans, War Widows and their Carers.
Research into the Toxicological Effects of Chemicals used in the F-111 Deseal/Reseal Programs
2005The final report, Research into the Toxicological Effects of Chemicals used in the F-111 Deseal/Reseal (DSRS) Programs, was completed in 2005.
Health Study 2005: Australian Veterans of the Korean War
2005Australian Veterans of the Korean War is the third and final study in a series of studies of the health of Australian Korean War veterans.
Mortality and Cancer Incidence in Australian Vietnam Veterans Studies (2005)
2005The reports were produced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with the assistance of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Review of SAS Veterans' Health Concerns
2003The Report of the Expert Panel to Review SAS Veterans’ Health Concerns and the Government's response were released in March 2004.
Australian Gulf War Veterans' Health Study
2003The Australian Gulf War Veterans’ Health Study was the first comprehensive health study of a group of Australian War veterans involved in a single theatre of war. It was conducted by a collaborative medical research team from the Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine at Monash University, Health Services Australia Ltd, the University of Western Australia, and The Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health at the University of Melbourne.
Cancer incidence study 2003: Australian veterans of the Korean War
2003The Cancer Incidence Study 2003: Australian Veterans of the Korean War was initiated by the Australian Government in May 2001.