Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
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.
The impact of war experiences on dementia in veterans (2012)
This project was funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to investigate the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia in veterans.
Mortality and Cancer Incidence in Australian Vietnam Veterans Studies (2005)
The reports were produced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with the assistance of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Monash University Firefighters’ Health Study (2015)
The Department of Defence, with the support of the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Council, commissioned Monash University to undertake a statistical study into the health of current and former Australian Defence Force firefighters who served from 1980 to 2013.
Cancer incidence study 2003: Australian veterans of the Korean War
The Cancer Incidence Study 2003: Australian Veterans of the Korean War was initiated by the Australian Government in May 2001.
Health Study 2005: Australian Veterans of the Korean War
Australian Veterans of the Korean War is the third and final study in a series of studies of the health of Australian Korean War veterans.