Open Arms operating hours over ANZAC Day

During the ANZAC Day period the Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling telephone line is available to support current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Phone 1800 011 046 toll-free.

Safe Zone Support is an anonymous counselling line that is available 24/7 to support members of the current and ex-service community and families. Phone 1800 142 072 toll-free.

If you require urgent assistance, please call 000. If you are unwell, please contact your local doctor or go to your nearest hospital.

Open Arms centres will be closed Anzac Day, 25 April 2024, and will re-open on Friday 26 April 2024. For further mental health information and support, see here [https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support].

Coordinated Client Support Branch provides support to DVA clients with assistance from Open Arms over public holidays such as Anzac Day. If you require support, please call Open Arms directly or 1800 Veteran and your call will be transferred to our 24/7 team in Open Arms.

Transport bookings for medical treatment

This service will be closed on Anzac Day, 25 April 2024. If transport is required on this day and has not been pre-booked, you can pay for the travel and seek reimbursement when we re-open. Or, if you are an existing MyService user, you can make new transport bookings and review existing ones online.

For travel in an emergency always dial 000.