Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
Transition And Wellbeing Research Programme: Mental Health Prevalence and Pathways to Care Summary Report (2018)
This report overviews and contextualises the Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study methodology, describes the study populations and presents the key findings from the first two technical reports of the Study, Mental Health Prevalence and Pathways to Care.
Independent study into suicide in the ex-service community (2009)
Independent study by Professor David Dunt - to examine the broad issue of suicide in the ex-service community, including a number of specific cases of suicide over the past three years.
The health and wellbeing of female Vietnam and contemporary veterans 2012
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) commissioned Dr Samantha Crompvoets to lead a study in 2009 into the health and wellbeing of female Vietnam and contemporary veterans.
Service needs of contemporary DVA clients
Report on consultation with seriously injured or wounded contemporary veterans on their experiences with DVA and service needs.
Providing Pathways Guidance to Young Veterans for a Successful Transition to Civilian Workforce (2016)
Flinders University Study: The report matches DVA administrative data with community data from the Student Outcomes Survey (SOS) and the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, to better understand potential workforce outcomes for DVA clients.
Exploring future service needs of Australian Defence Force Reservists
DVA commissioned this study in 2011 to gain a better understanding of the experiences of reservists.
Australian Veterans and War Widows – Your lives, your needs
A summary of some of the key findings from the 2006 Survey of Veterans, War Widows and their Carers.
What is the prevalence rate for substance use disorder in contemporary ex-serving veterans?
The aim of this review was to determine the prevalence rate of substance use disorder in contemporary ex-serving veterans.
What strategies are effective for reducing the stigma associated with mental health disorder?
This aim of this review was to assess the current standing of public and self-anti-stigma interventions and investigate what has been shown to be an effective intervention to reduce stigma at the public and individual level.
What are the effective psychological interventions for adults with depression?
This aim of this review was to evaluate the evidence to examine the efficacy of psychological interventions for the treatment of adults with a major depressive episode.