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Partners and Families of Transitioned and Transitioning Members

Veterans Centre Australia Community Consultation

Veterans Centre Australia (VCA)  is an Incorporated Association, independent ex-service organisation, registered charity and Public Benevolent Institution. The VCA is governed by an independent cross-sector Board and services delivered by a team of qualified paid and volunteer staff.

VCA is positioned as an independent point of contact for current and former military personnel and their families seeking assistance.

The VCA is conducting a Veterans’ Community Survey to identify and develop ongoing programs and services to better meet the needs of the veteran community.

Your privacy is important to us. The collection of information in this survey is governed by the Veterans Centre Australia Privacy Policy. As such, all participants in this survey will be de-identified and we will not share identified personal information. A copy of the policy can be viewed on the VCA website.

We would very much appreciate 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey to help us understand your needs and circumstances at this point in time.
1.Enter your current postcode

(Required.)
2.If your partner or a family member is transitioning, please enter the postcode you will be moving to. If transition will not require you to move please enter NA.
3.What is your age?

(Required.)
4.What is your gender

(Required.)
5.Check the service your partner/family is from.

(Required.)
6.Select the option that best describes you.(Required.)
7.How many years has your partner or family member been serving/ how long did they serve in the ADF?

(Required.)
8.What is/ was the reason your partner or family member is leaving the ADF?

(Required.)
9.Do you have dependent children?

(Required.)
10.If yes, how many children do you have?

11.If you completed the previous question, please indicate the age category of your child/ children? Tick all that apply

12.What is your current housing situation?

(Required.)
13.What is your highest level of education?

(Required.)
14.Does your partner or family member know who their ADF Transition coach is?

(Required.)
15.If yes, what is/was your view of the experience with them?

16.If your partner or family member is transitioning or transitioned, what is your current level of financial stress?

(Required.)
Not at all stressed
Extremely stressed
17.Have you or your partner/family member, engaged with additional veteran support services prior to transition?

(Required.)
18.How likely are you to engage/ use the following services if they were available in your area?

(Required.)
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Unsure
DVA advocacy
DVA friendly GP
Rehabilitation
Childcare
Further education opportunities
Recreation/ leisure activities
Dietition/ nutritionist
Psychologist/ counselling services
Treatment for gambling/ addiction/ drug and alcohol 
Employment support
Family counselling
Physiotherapy
Financial support
Financial counselling
19.Rate your level of anxiety about the following items in anticipation of/ post-transition

(Required.)
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned
Not at all concerned
Unsure
Financial stress
Housing arrangements
Child care/Educational opportunities for my children
Health care arrangements
Education/training
20.What is/ what was important to you when your partner/family member leaves/left the ADF?

(Required.)
Important 
Not Important
Move back to home town
Finding employment related to my current career
Stay in a similar location to where I am now
Continue education/ training
Connection to a well serviced community 
21.From your perspective as a partner/family member, what parts of the transition process were/are the simplest for you? Check all that apply.

(Required.)
22.From your perspective as a partner/family member, what parts of the transition process were/are the most difficult for you? Check all that apply. 

(Required.)
23.Has your partner/family member attended any Defence offered transition programs?

(Required.)
24.If you answered "yes" to the previous question,  how well did the Defence Transition programs prepare your partner/family member for transition?

Not prepared at all
Fully prepared
25.From your perspective, what are the barriers to engaging with an Ex-Service Organisation for assistance?

(Required.)
Very concerned
Concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned
Not all concerned
Unsure
Confidentiality
Stigma
Unaware of how to access services
Financial stress
Not feeling connected to the veteran community
Politics within ex-service organisations
I am not sure our family is eligible
26.Is there anything else that you would like to tell us?

27.Are you willing to have a confidential interview with our researchers? If yes, please complete the contact details below,