Mental health support for ACT veterans

  • Q.1

    In the last 12 months, have you had to delay or avoid seeking mental health support?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Yes
    No
  • Q.2

    What challenges, if any, have you experienced when accessing mental health support? Select all that apply. 


    (Maximum selection Limit : 5)
    Long waiting times
    Travel distance and fuel costs
    Difficulty finding provider
    Insufficient veteran-specific services
    Insufficient knowledge of available services

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.3

    In the last 12 months, how would you rate your experiences accessing mental health care support?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Very bad
    Bad
    Neutral
    Good
    Very good
  • Q.4

    What types of mental health care support have you used in the last 12 months? 

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Phsycologist
    Psychiatrist
    Counsellor
    Peer support worker
    Mental Health Nurses/Allied health suppor
    Community Mental Health Services
    I haven't used mental health support

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.5

    How do you usually find out about mental health care services?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Through my GP or other health professionals
    Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
    Online search
    Social media
    Friends/family/other veterans
    Community organisations

    Other (please specify)

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • Q.6

    What day-to-day factors do you feel most affect your mental health, your family’s wellbeing, and the wellbeing of other veterans? For example: cost of living, housing, employment, access to support services, physical health, or social connection. Specify below.


    Character Limit : 200
  • Q.7

    Have you felt comfortable and well supported when discussing your personal experiences with your GP or other health care provider?

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Yes
    No
    I haven't discussed this with my health provider
  • Q.8

    In your view, how has the quality of mental health care support for veterans changed compared to last year? 

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 1)
    Much worse
    Worse
    No change
    Better
    Much better
  • Q.9

    What improvements could be made to enhance mental health support for veterans and their families? Specify below.


    Character Limit : 200
  • Q.10

    Are there any mental health services or social activities for the veteran community that you, your family or other veterans have found useful, and recommend to others? Please share with us below.


    Character Limit : 200
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