Welcome to the Hub

RSL Queensland’s mission is to provide care, commemoration and camaraderie to enable veterans and their families to live with dignity and respect.

RSL Queensland offers practical support, assistance, advice and social connection to veterans, Australian Defence Force members, and their families.

As part of this service commitment, RSL Queensland established a network of Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres that are located across Queensland and the Northern Territory.   This network enables RSL Queensland services to be co-located alongside other community and health services important to the veteran community.

Co-funded through the Australian Government's Veterans' and Families' Hub program, the Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre Darwin was first opened by Mates4Mates and now operates as part of this network, enabling a wider range of services and consistency of service operations across this Queensland and Northern Territory system of support.

A holistic approach to supporting veterans and families of veterans 

The RSL Queensland Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre (VFWC) Darwin is dedicated to improving the lives of current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families. 

The centre provides essential services and community support for veterans and their families through integrated access to a range of services provided by RSL Queensland with clinical services delivered through  Mates4Mates, as well as providing connection to wider health and community services.  Currently the service offering spans mental and physical health services, vocational services, DVA Claims and social connection.  The hub also provides clinically led service navigation support/case management for those with complex wellbeing needs.

Through co‑located services, strong local partnerships, and a welcoming, non‑clinical environment, the hub improves service coordination, reduces access barriers, and strengthens wellbeing, connection, and resilience within the Darwin veteran community. Services delivered within the VFWC Darwin are delivered across a hybrid model of face to face, telehealth and remote/virtual access.

VFWC Hub on-site services include:

• DVA Claims and Appeals (in person & virtual)
• Emergency Financial, Housing and Homelessness support (in person & virtual)
• Employment services (virtual)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support services (virtual)
• Social connection Activities (in person)

Other Services Available (external provider)/s

• GP and Healthcare support
  Access veteran-centric healthcare including GP appointments, assessments and specialist referrals by Veteran Medical Group. Service access is via: www.vmgclinic.com.au

How to find us  

39 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park, Darwin NT 0820

Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

For General Enquiries and Centre Activities phone: 08 7943 2800 or email: vfwc.darwin@mates4mates.org

Accessibility 
The building is single-level and wheelchair accessible. Entry is via automatic doors (on Ramirez Road). 

Parking 
On-street parking is available outside the Centre on Ramirez Road.  

Public transport
Local buses stop just outside the Centre. For the latest information on bus routes and timetables, please visit nt.gov.au/driving/public-transport-cycling

For more information, please visit: 
Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre Darwin | RSL Queensland