Want all your treatments in one place?
Want all your treatments in one place?
Veterans’ Better Life Program
A fully funded* one-stop-shop with all your treatments in one place.
Our fully funded* program is delivered in a relaxed veteran friendly environment by a dedicated team that comes to your session (your team includes a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and psychologist). They’ll work with you to develop an individualised plan that supports you to get your mind and body back on track. So you can feel better, live better and be better here!
Our program helps you to:
Improve injuries & reduce pain
Improve mobility
Improve mental health (anxiety, depression, or PTSD)
Find direction & improve job prospects
Enhance relationships
Improve fitness & lose weight.
How it works
We’re a one-stop-shop for all the support you need to get back on track.
In our program, you’ll have one dedicated team with just one appointment at one location.
How the program works:
A dedicated team with individualised plans
- You’ll have a dedicated team (with a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and psychologist). Your team works with you to develop an individualised plan to meet your needs.
Your team comes to your session
- Your entire team will come to your session to support you to get your mind and body back on track. Sessions may include a combination of individual and group-based activities (such as circuits, boxing, yoga, workshops, and seminar).
Start living a better life now
- You can start living a better life now, with meaningful results from just 6 weeks.
To learn more about the program check out the program factsheet.
Results from just
six weeks
Six weeks into our program, veterans report living a better life and show meaningful improvements.
Since 2015, we’ve supported hundreds of veterans each year to improve their mental and physical health.
Easy to join
Joining the program is easy.
All you need is a referral from your doctor or hospital discharge planner, and we’ll do the rest.
How our program is different
All your treatments in one place
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We’re a one-stop-shop for all the treatments you need. So no more regurgitating your story and running around for appointments. With us, you’ll have a dedicated team with just one appointment, at one location and with one team.
Tailored program where you set your own goals
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We understand that every veteran is different and has different treatment needs and goals. Instead of telling you what you should do, we start by asking what’s most important to you right now and tailor the program to suit your goals.
Integrated and evidence-based
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Our program is an integrated multidisciplinary health care service that combines science and best practice to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Shaped by veterans for veterans
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Our program has been shaped by veterans for veterans. It provides support the way you like it.
Our program in action
What our clients say about us!
Would just like to express my respect for the VHA crew! Going back 18 months to when I first started to attend their program at Goodlife Nerang, I was struggling with addiction, mental health issues and an overall lack of motivation to live a healthy lifestyle. They helped me get back on track, I still have my problems, but my quality of life is better than it ever has been since my discharge from defence. I highly recommend them to any veteran young or old! If you live on the Gold Coast and you want help to improve your quality of life I suggest you get in to see them!!
Luke G
Such a blessing that VHA is available to Veterans. The Coordinators have provided me with a great program for body and mind. Good to be in a routine again. Thank you.
Iain S
This organisations is awesome. Some really great people. If you live in proximity to the Gold Coast, do yourself a service and say g’day to these guys. Will work around any injury/illness with qualified support. I’m moving to Melbourne, but will sure miss these guys.
Brendan D
The team at Veteran Health Association have worked with me for the past 2 years helping me with recovery from my service related injuries and reintegration back into the workforce. They offer a professional service that is unmatched from any other provider around. Their team have helped 100’s of veterans of all ages and services and continue to break ground where others have failed. Thank you VHA!
Dean K
What our clients say about us!
Such a blessing that VHA is available to Veterans. The Coordinators have provided me with a great program for body and mind. Good to be in a routine again. Thank you.
Iain S
This organisations is awesome. Some really great people. If you live in proximity to the Gold Coast, do yourself a service and say g’day to these guys. Will work around any injury/illness with qualified support. I’m moving to Melbourne, but will sure miss these guys.
Brendan D
The team at Veteran Health Association have worked with me for the past 2 years helping me with recovery from my service related injuries and reintegration back into the workforce. They offer a professional service that is unmatched from any other provider around. Their team have helped 100’s of veterans of all ages and services and continue to break ground where others have failed. Thank you VHA!
Dean K
Would just like to express my respect for the VHA crew! Going back 18 months to when I first started to attend their program at Goodlife Nerang, I was struggling with addiction, mental health issues and an overall lack of motivation to live a healthy lifestyle. They helped me get back on track, I still have my problems, but my quality of life is better than it ever has been since my discharge from defence. I highly recommend them to any veteran young or old! If you live on the Gold Coast and you want help to improve your quality of life I suggest you get in to see them!!
Luke G
A message from our veterans
Eligibility and cost
Open to all Australian veterans
All Australian veterans who have served at least one day in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can join our program.
We welcome DVA clients.
*Fully funded for DVA card holders
There are no out-of-pocket costs for the program. DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral. Some restrictions apply for white card holders.
If you’re not a DVA Health Card holder but want to join our program, get in touch and we’ll discuss your options.
Our Clinicians’ Mental Health Tips
Additional Support
- Veterans’ Diabetes Management Program
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, additional support is available to support you to better manage the life-threatening disease.
- Veterans’ Dietitian Service
A nutrition service is available to support you to improve your health and achieve your goals.
FAQs
Who is eligible for the program?
The program is available to all Australian veterans who have served at least one day in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
How is your program different?
One team, one location, one appointment: there’s no running around town from one appointment to the next, regurgitating the same story. You’ll have one dedicated team (a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and psychologist) with just one appointment at one location. We’re a one-stop-shop for all the support you need to get back on track.
Relaxed environment: we’re based in health clubs, so it’s relaxed with no clinical feel. It’s just us in our PT gear and fun socks.
Integrated and evidence-based: our program is a multidisciplinary evidence-based health care service designed to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Tailored program: we understand that:
- every veteran is different and has different treatment needs
- every veteran has different goals.
Instead of telling you what you should do, we start by asking what’s most important to you right now—then tailor the program from there.
What is the cost of the program?
There are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible veterans. DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral. Some restrictions apply for white card holders.
We welcome DVA clients.
Can I join the program if I am not a DVA card holder?
If you’re not a DVA Health Card holder but want to join our program, get in touch and we’ll discuss your options.
How long is your program?
Our program’s duration is tailored for each person’s needs. Its duration is also based on regular reviews with you and your GP.
How often will I attend?
Where is the program delivered?
- Gold Coast
- Brisbane
- Tweed Shire.
How many sessions does a referral cover?
A referral covers one 12-session treatment cycle. Veteran clients may have as many additional treatment cycles as their GP determines clinically necessary. Clients deemed a high risk may be eligible for a tailored referral and review arrangements if their health, treatment, or wellbeing would be adversely affected by the standard 12 session treatment cycle.
Can current ADF members join the program?
Does your program work?
Our program gets results.
Six weeks in, veterans report living a better life and show meaningful improvements in physical and mental health.
Since 2015, we’ve been supporting hundreds of veterans each year to get back on track.
This includes:
- improving fitness
- losing weight
- reducing injury and pain
- managing disease and addictions
- finding direction
- improving job prospects
- enhancing relationships.
How can I join the program?
Joining the program is easy. All you need is a referral from your doctor or hospital discharge planner, and we’ll do the rest.
What is the Veteran Health Association?
It’s an organisation that’s dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of Australian veterans.
Get in touch today
If you’re ready to live a better life, we’re ready to support you to get there.
Get in touch today to start living a better life!