Veteran and defence families need to be "central" to policymaking in a bid to turn around shocking statistics showing poorer mental health and employment outcomes in households.

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Research commissioned by the Families of Veterans Guild has demonstrated the ongoing impact of military service on families, which includes significant financial stress and inadequate access to health care.

The 2025 Veteran Families Survey undertaken by YouGov questioned almost 600 family members of current and former defence force personnel.

Kelly Brown, an ex-serving ADF member and the partner of a veteran, said frequent postings to different locations across the

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