“When I left the military there was a massive gap in my life and I didn’t have anything to fill that…”
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Bill Schmitt was only 23 years old when he was enlisted as a soldier in World War II. Despite baring witness to the horrors of war, on his return to Adelaide in 1945 the ever positive Bill started his journey as an advocate for veteran’s health and a beloved supporter of The Repat Foundation now The Repat Foundation – The Road Home.
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In a grant from The Repat Foundation, Predicting Mental Health Among Australian Servicewomen: Risk and Resilience, Dr Ellie Lawrence-Wood, Research Fellow at the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies University of Adelaide, has been investigating how deployment impacts on mental health outcomes including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among ADF members.
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Six months ago 23-year-old Cameron Hapgood could not have imagined he would become a pillar of support for contemporary veterans like himself. Thanks to the art workshops offered by Russell Pick in Ward 17 through The Repat Foundation – The Road Home, Cameron has found a release from living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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There are many different contributions you can make that will help us advance the health and wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, emergency service personnel and their loving families. By supporting this life-changing research you can know your donation is making a difference.
“I feel really proud to be a part of the future of The Repat Foundation’s worthwhile cause and the money we raise will have a direct impact on our veterans – that’s something I will always hold very close to my heart.
Athalie Phillis Supporter
“I would like to thank the Repat Foundation for providing me with the opportunity to be a part of this program and to share my skills with others.”
Russell Pick Veteran
“I strongly believe the research The Repat Foundation – The Road Home is doing is benefiting people in the forces currently, and will continue to benefit mankind in general.”
Paul Franche Veteran
Veteran Emily Young has one goal – make it to the Invictus Games in Sydney this year through The Road Home’s Invictus Pathways Program. read more
Australian-first research into the role of art therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress is now underway thanks to your support of The Road Home. Whilst art therapy has helped many living with this silent injury, to date there has been no research to support its benefits in Australia. Now that’s all about to change! read more
If you are an emergency service first responder, we need your help! read more
Earlier today, we were lucky enough to speak with Dr Jon Lane who is in Adelaide delivering the Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) program.
As Psychiatrist and current ADF Reservist and Afghanistan veteran, he is committed and passionate about supporting our veterans and emergency services personnel who are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS).
A skills based intervention, the program teaches individuals how to:
-Become more aware and comfortable with their emotions
-Develop positive, healthy coping skills for distressing feelings
-Identify unhealthy relationship patterns
-Build skills to improve relationships
-Build resilience and confidence
A recent Adelaide study has revealed the intense physical and mental toll of Firefighting and how trauma impacts their life on and off the job.
"They're just ordinary people doing extraordinary things so they need the extra support" says Greg Crossman, Chief Officer, MFS.
That's why The Road Home is so committed to raising awareness and funds to support health and wellbeing research and programs into conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) for the our emergency service personnel, veterans and their families.
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Are you interested in pursuing a career within the defence industry? Our valued partner Saab Australia is hosting a Veteran Open Day at their Adelaide headquarters on March 7. Register your interest today!