Helping veterans boost their wellbeing, their way
A message from RSL Queensland
Taking the first steps to improving your health and wellbeing can be tricky.
That’s why RSL Queensland has created RSL Be:Well – a free online program focused on health and wellbeing designed specifically for veterans.
RSL Be:Well is backed by the latest in veteran health information conducted by RSL Queensland’s research partner Gallipoli Medical Research (GMR). The program provides simple, evidence-informed tips and resources to help you tackle common challenges that veterans face, and feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.
‘Our ongoing investment in veteran health research is fundamental to understanding, and effectively addressing, the needs of our veteran community,’ says Troy Watson, RSL Queensland’s Deputy CEO – Veteran Services.
‘RSL Be:Well is an innovative digital service offering that complements our other services, allowing veterans – wherever they might be – to easily access reliable, relevant information on targeted health concerns. It’s a simple and interactive way to understand some of the common challenges many veterans face, and take proactive steps to manage those challenges.
‘It’s important to note that RSL Be:Well isn’t a substitute for seeking help, but if you’re a veteran wanting to better your health and wellbeing, RSL Be:Well gives you the tools to get started.’
RSL Be:Well currently features six veteran-centric topics:
- Be:Food Positive – Find out how food impacts your mind and body, good nutritional ‘rules’ to follow, and how to make small changes for positive results.
- Be:Self Controlled – Understand recurring anger-related emotions and useful strategies to help you manage them.
- Be:Set for Work – Learn effective ways to find meaningful civilian employment, including identifying your values and translating your Defence skills.
- Be:Sleep Savvy – Understand the causes and symptoms of common sleep problems in veterans and helpful treatment options.
- Be:Mood Wise – Gain valuable insights into tough emotions (the “sad, mad and scared”) and effective ways to manage them.
- Be:Pain Mindful – Understand and manage chronic pain to improve your function and quality of life.
‘The research behind RSL Be:Well has clearly highlighted the key health and wellbeing challenges affecting veterans today, and the most effective ways of addressing those challenges,’ says Miriam Kent, GMR’s Chief Executive Officer .
‘RSL Be:Well translates years of veteran-specific research into simple yet easy-to-follow tips that veterans can easily adopt and benefit from.’
Each 20-minute module is self- directed – letting you decide what to learn and set your own pace – and filled with interactive tools, practical tips and recommended resources. Additional topics will be available regularly.
RSL Be:Well is free and available anywhere, any time. Learn more at on the RSL Queensland website.