DVA contracted hospitals offering PTSD-recovery programs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs funds Trauma Recovery Programs (TRP) in accredited contracted hospitals throughout Australia. These programs provide high quality, evidence-based PTSD treatment for current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
To refer a client or learn more about the programs, please contact one of the DVA-contracted hospitals with active TRP sessions listed below in your state or territory.
New South Wales
St John of God Hospital – Richmond
177 Grose Vale Road
NORTH RICHMOND NSW 2754
Phone: (02) 4570 6100
Free Call: 1800 808 339
Fax: (02) 4571 1552
Website: www.sjog.org.au
Queensland
Buderim Private Hospital
12 Elsa Wilson Drive
BUDERIM QLD 4556
PO BOX 5050
Maroochydore BC 4558
Phone: (07) 5430 3305
Fax: (07) 5430 3375
Website: https://buderimprivatehospital.com.au
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Newdegate Street
GREENSLOPES QLD 4120
Phone: (07) 3394 7111
Fax: (07) 3394 7322
Website: www.greenslopesprivate.com.au
Toowong Private Hospital
Day Treatment Services
496 Milton Road
PO Box 822
TOOWONG QLD 4066
Phone: (07) 3721 8055
Fax: (07) 3721 8054
Website: www.toowongprivatehospital.com.au
Townsville Private Clinic
136 Wills Street
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4431 1600
Website: www.townsvilleprivateclinic.com.au
South Australia
Jamie Larcombe Centre
Eucalyptus Lane
GLENSIDE SA 5065
Phone: 1300 043 175
Fax: (08) 7087 1343
Website: Jamie Larcombe Centre - Veterans Mental Health Precinct | SA Health
Victoria
The Geelong Clinic
98 Townsend Road
ST ALBANS PARK 3219
Phone: (03) 5240 0700
Fax: (03) 5248 4852
Website: www.thegeelongclinic.com.au
Western Australia
Hollywood Clinic
95 Monash Avenue
NEDLANDS WA 6009
Phone: (08) 9346 6801
Fax: (08) 9346 682
Website: www.ramsaymentalhealth.com.au/hollywood
The Marian Centre
187 Cambridge Street
WEMBLEY WA 6014
Phone: (08) 9380 4999
Fax: (08) 9381 2612
Website: www.mariancentre.com.au
Northern Territory
At this time, there are no DVA contracted hospitals that are actively delivering accredited PTSD programs in the Northern Territory. Enquiries regarding PTSD treatment in the Northern Territory should be made to Open Arms on 1800 011 046.
Australian Capital Territory
At this time, there are no DVA contracted hospitals that are actively delivering accredited PTSD programs in the Australian Capital Territory. Enquiries regarding PTSD treatment in the Australian Capital Territory should be made to Open Arms on 1800 011 046.
Tasmania
At this time, there are no DVA contracted hospitals that are actively delivering accredited PTSD programs in Tasmania. Enquiries regarding PTSD treatment should be made to Open Arms on 1800 011 046.
National accreditation standards
These programs are required to meet DVA’s National Accreditation Standards for Trauma Recovery Programs – PTSD (2015). These standards provide a framework for ensuring that hospitals provide high quality evidenced based treatment for veterans and former serving members of the ADF who have PTSD, including:
- clinical governance
- access and targeting
- veterans’ rights and responsibilities
- clinical pathways
- treatment
- clinical data collection.
See also
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress refers to a group of reactions that can occur after someone has experienced a traumatic event. It's common in the Australian community, not just veterans. Effective therapies are available to minimise its impact on you and your family. -
Treating PTSD
This page explores assessment and treatment of PTSD in ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force. Prevalence estimates vary widely, however it is likely that between 5 and 20 per cent of veterans will develop PTSD in their lifetime. -
Treatment programs and workshops
Open Arms range of group activities includes both face to face group treatment programs and online groups.