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Aussie Frontline Foundation
Independent benevolent foundation — funded counselling, peer support, regional BBQs, the Reload conference.
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Aussie Frontline Foundation
Independent benevolent foundation — funded counselling, peer support, regional BBQs, the Reload conference.

Frontline Mental Health
Workplace mental health training and consulting — built by veterans and first responders, for high-stress environments.

Behind The Badge Podcast
Behind the Badge is a podcast about life in service — beyond the uniform, beyond the job, and beyond what most people see.
AFAC — Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Authorities Council
National council for fire, emergency and land management agencies — research, doctrine and major incident coordination.
Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)
Coalition of major ex-service organisations campaigning on veteran entitlements and policy.
Ambulance Employees Association SA
Industrial representation for SA Ambulance Service paramedics and emergency staff.
Ambulance Employees Association Victoria (AEAV)
Industrial body for paramedics and ambulance staff with Ambulance Victoria.
Australasian College of Paramedicine
Peak professional body for paramedics — clinical resources, professional development, conferences.
Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA)
Industrial and welfare representation for AFP members. Also covers ACT Policing.
Australian Paramedics Association NSW (APA NSW)
Industrial body representing paramedics across NSW Ambulance.
Australian Paramedics Association Queensland (APAQ)
Industrial association for Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics.
Australian Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Veterans' Association (APPVA)
Recognition, welfare and advocacy for Australian peacekeeping and peacemaking veterans.
Beyond Blue
Information, support and digital tools for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.
Black Dog Institute
Evidence-based digital mental health programs — many tailored to first responder cohorts.
DVA — Department of Veterans' Affairs
Government department for entitlements, healthcare, claims and support.
Defence All-Hours Support Line
Confidential support line for current ADF members, 24/7.
Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA)
Independent advocate for serving and former ADF members on conditions of service, superannuation and entitlements.
Defence Reserves Association (DRA)
Independent association for ADF Reservists — advocacy, networking and support across all three services.
Fire Brigade Employees' Union NSW (FBEU)
Industrial body for permanent and retained firefighters with Fire and Rescue NSW.
Health Services Union (HSU)
National union covering many ambulance and health workers across NSW, ACT, VIC and beyond.
Legacy Australia
Care and support for the families of veterans who have died or whose health has been impacted by service.

Mates4Mates
Holistic recovery and rehabilitation for veterans living with the impacts of service.
NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA)
Volunteer-led members association supporting NSW RFS volunteers and brigades.
Naval Association of Australia (NAA)
Welfare, comradeship and advocacy for current and former Royal Australian Navy members and families.
Northern Territory Police Association (NTPA)
Industrial and welfare body for NT Police members across the Territory.
Police Association of NSW (PANSW)
Sole industrial representative for sworn NSW Police officers — bargaining, advocacy and member services.
Police Association of South Australia (PASA)
Industrial body for SA Police officers — wages, conditions, legal cover and welfare programs.
Police Association of Tasmania (PAT)
Industrial advocate for Tasmania Police members and their families.
Police Federation of Australia (PFA)
National federation representing all eight Australian state and territory police associations and the AFPA.
Queensland Police Union (QPU)
Industrial representation, legal services and welfare support for Queensland Police Service members.
R U OK?
The four-question conversation that can save someone's life. Resources, training and a culture of checking in.
RAAF Association (RAAFA)
Air Force Association — welfare, aged care and member support for current and former RAAF personnel.
RSL Australia
Returned & Services League — advocacy, welfare, sub-branches in every state.
Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland (RFBAQ)
Peak body for Queensland's volunteer rural fire brigades.
SA CFS Volunteers Association
Independent association advocating for South Australian Country Fire Service volunteers.
Soldier On
Service, employment and family support for veterans and their families.
TPI Federation Australia
National federation of state TPI associations — supporting Totally and Permanently Incapacitated veterans.
The Police Association Victoria (TPAV)
Industrial body for sworn Victoria Police members — wages, conditions, legal and welfare support.
UFU Queensland
Career firefighter representation across Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
UFU Victoria Branch
Career firefighter union covering Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA paid staff.
UFU of Western Australia
Industrial body for career firefighters with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA.
United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA)
National body representing professional career firefighters across Australia.
United Workers Union
Covers ambulance officers and paramedics in WA, TAS and NT, plus a wide range of essential workers.
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA)
National body supporting Vietnam veterans, their families and successive generations of Australian veterans.
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