National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare

National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare Australia’s first comprehensive care model offering specialist physical and mental health care ser

Concord Hospital has a proud history of serving Australia’s veterans since 1941. The National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) is an outpatient service of Concord Hospital. It aims to provide world-class care to Australia’s veterans to support their mental and physical wellbeing by providing a range of specialised clinical serivces in one location. The clinicians work closely with the client and their family and carers in all aspects of their treatment planning and goal setting. NCVH identifies a veteran as any current or past serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel with at least one day of active service, whether deployed on active combat or peacekeeping. Those who have not deployed, and reservists, are also considered veterans.

25/04/2024

From 1997 to 2020 there were at least 1,600 veteran su***des. The projected estimate of veteran su***des up to 2023, based on past years’ data, is 1,810.

This Anzac Day, to raise awareness for veteran mental health, veteran soldier Keshia Westdorp will be completing 1,810 push ups – one for every veteran su***de between 1997 and 2023. Keshia will also pledge her brain for donation to the Australian Veterans’ Brain Bank, part of Sydney Local Health District and is encouraging other veterans to consider doing the same. The Brain Bank is dedicated to researching disorders of the brain in Australian Defence Force Veterans and increasing understanding of head trauma in military settings so they can be better diagnosed, prevented and treated.

The event will be livestreamed from U-Fit 24/7 Arana Hills, Queensland, a major event sponsor.

To read more of Keshia’s story or to donate, go to: https://ow.ly/pSzI50RmUSt
All proceeds will go directly to the Australian Veterans’ Brain Bank.

25/11/2023
Australian Defence Force veterans and members of the Penrith RSL Sub-Branch attended an education session on mental well...
16/10/2023

Australian Defence Force veterans and members of the Penrith RSL Sub-Branch attended an education session on mental wellbeing at the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH).

The NCVH is an outpatient service of Concord Hospital and provides care to current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members to help to achieve optimal mental and physical wellbeing.

The session was held during Veterans’ Health Week, 8-15 October, which this year has the theme ‘Mental Wellness Matters’.

Attendees heard from the NCVH’s diversional therapist, social worker and psychiatry registrar, whose presentations focused on pathways to mental wellbeing.

The event was funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs and supported by Kirribilli RSL Sub-Branch.

“Promoting better mental health is a priority at the Centre so we want our veterans to be aware of the supports that are available to them,” said Rebecca McFarlane, Case Manager at the NCVH.

“Thank you to those who took part and to our team members who led the session.”

To learn more about the work of the NCVH, visit their website: https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/concord/ncvh/

18/08/2023
Some of the NCVH team were in attendance yesterday and could not speak more highly of the “adrenaline packed sailing” an...
18/08/2023

Some of the NCVH team were in attendance yesterday and could not speak more highly of the “adrenaline packed sailing” and the teamwork it fostered.
Thank you for your great organisation Saltwater Veterans

28/06/2023

RSL NSW, RSL LifeCare Veteran Services, and the National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare are at the ADF Member and Family transition seminar in Newcastle today, providing valuable information on the range of services and support available to Defence Force members as they navigate their transition out of service.

Transition from military service to civilian life can be a challenging process, and we are here to ensure that no veteran feels alone during this significant period of change.

Even if you were unable to attend today's seminar, we want to assure you that support is always available. Sign up today and let us support you every step of the way 👉 www.rslnsw.org.au/get-involved/become-a-member/

NCVH Clinical Operations Manager Kirsty Chapman and NCVH RSL Liaison Officer Bronte Pollard have been visiting the River...
18/05/2023

NCVH Clinical Operations Manager Kirsty Chapman and NCVH RSL Liaison Officer Bronte Pollard have been visiting the Riverina this week, attending the Wagga Wagga ADF Transition Day and The Riverina Veterans Wellbeing Centre veterans drop in event. It was a great opportunity to meet both current and ex-serving Defence members and spread knowledge of the service. It was also an opportunity to meet and develop links to ADF and veterans resources, services and organisations to improve collaboration across veteran services.
RSL NSW Riverina Veteran Wellbeing Centre

Each year Anzac Day is observed on April 25. This special day commemorates the alliance formed between armed forces of A...
24/04/2023

Each year Anzac Day is observed on April 25. This special day commemorates the alliance formed between armed forces of Australia and New Zealand during the First World War. Anzac Day is a day to gather to honour all those who have served, and continue to serve, in Australia’s armed forces and remember those men and women who have given their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy today. Today, we reflect on their sacrifice. Lest we forget.

21/04/2023
The National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare is looking for a experienced social worker to join our team. • NSW Career P...
19/02/2023

The National Centre for Veterans' Healthcare is looking for a experienced social worker to join our team.
• NSW Career Portal : http://e.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOV3ZZ1EOT
• Work for NSW : https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/senior-clinician-social-worker-level-3-national-centre-for-veterans-healthcare-386319
• Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/60873962?type=standard =7c1dd3b3c1261b9cd1bbb98ad1db2672c987e5d1

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $105,093 - $108,612 per annum

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National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare

Concord Hospital has a proud history of serving Australia’s veterans since 1941. Through recognition of the nationwide need for the provision of better care for veterans, the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare (NCVH) was developed.

The Centre identifies a veteran as any current or past serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel with at least one day of active service, whether deployed on active combat or peacekeeping. Those who have not deployed, and reservists, are also considered veterans.

The Centre is an outpatient service of Concord Hospital. We aim to provide world-class care to Australia’s veterans to help to achieve optimal mental and physical wellbeing through an integrated healthcare model. Our clinicians work closely with the patient and their family and carers in all aspects of their treatment planning and goal setting.

The Centre will be the first Australian service to combine specialities to meet the complex needs of the Australian veteran community. Our specialist team includes psychology, psychiatry, pain, drug health, rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics, occupational therapy, diversional therapy, social work and peer support.