Changing schools can be a big adjustment at any stage. Support is available to help families manage these changes.

For many First Nations veterans and families, wellbeing is closely connected to culture, Country, community, family and identity. Support that respects these connections can help strengthen wellbeing, belonging and resilience through different life stages and challenges.

Lived experience - from military service, transition, and recovery—becomes lived expertise when used to improve services, driving more responsive, respectful, and person-centered support.

Mentoring can help veterans and families navigate change, build confidence and learn from people with relevant experience. It can offer practical guidance, encouragement and connection during transition, career change, study or other life changes. 

Respite care gives you a short break from caring while the person you support continues to receive care. 

Retirement planning helps you prepare for how you will support yourself when you stop working or reduce your hours, so you can feel more confident about your future.

Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs) offer veterans and families practical support, advocacy, and military-community connection. Since services vary, explore different ESOs to find the best fit for you.

Connection to culture, Country and community gives First Nations veterans strength and identity. Culturally safe, community-led organisations offer support respecting lived experience.

Sleep is essential to physical and mental wellbeing.