Research and Studies

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.

Australian Government Mental Health Lifecycle Package - Study to Improve Treatment Options for Hard to Engage Clients

This report describes the development, implementation and evaluation of activities undertaken for the Study to Improve Treatment Options for Hard to Engage Clients, conducted by the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH), as part of the Australian Government’s Mental Health Lifecycle Package.

Analysis of the Lifecycle Package

The mental health Lifecycle Initiatives were implemented as a 2008-09 budget measure. The goals included enhancing psychological resilience among service personnel, improving mental health surveillance, supporting successful transition from defence to civilian life, and providing effective rehabilitation and support.