Veterans In Distress
Support for separated veteran dads - 100% free, confidential, non judgemental vet dad friendly
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Who is ViDs for?
Who is ViDs for?
ViDs is a support group for 'Dads in Distress' who are current and former serving ADF (and allied forces) members and veterans experiencing family breakdown, separation, and difficulties maintaining relationships with their children. This suport does not replace our standard DIDs (Dads in Distress) suport but enhances it for veterans as an additonal group that is specialised.
Suport is free, confidential, dad-friendly and non judgemental.
The things ViDs speak to us most about include:
Separation and divorce in context of being a veteran
Custody and contact issues
Parental alienation
Financial problems
Family and criminal Legal issues
Communication difficulties
Domestic violence
If you have any questions, call us on 1300 853437. 1300 853 437.
Support Options
Support Options
All support is 100% free, confidential, non judgemental and veteran dad friendly.
☎️ Helpline
☎️ Helpline
Call 1300 853 437
Open 365 days of the year - daytimes
✍️ Email
✍️ Email
🖥️ Online support meetings
🖥️ Online support meetings
Every week on Tuesday - see below for start time based on month and location
Starts 6:30pm (duration 2hrs) Sydney / Melbourne timezone (but all attendees across Australia are welcome)
Click here to join the zoom meeting a few minutes before the start time, you'll be provided a code you'll need to sign in here
Start times
Apr - Sep
WA 16:30
SA, NT 18:00
ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD 18:30
Oct - Mar
WA 15:30
NT 17:00
QLD 17:30
SA 18:00
ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS 18:30
💬 24/7 Veteran WhatsApp Chat Group
💬 24/7 Veteran WhatsApp Chat Group
Private veteran chat group on WatsApp
Memmbership is by invite only having either spoken to the helplineor attended the online support group above.
What to expect
What to expect
Friendly and informal environment.
No pressure to speak.
Facilitated by volunteers with lived experience who are themselves veterans.
Opportunity to share, listen or simply observe.
Focus on support, hope and connection.
Confidentiality: ViDs is a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment
Important note for veterans attending the online support group
Please note, to ensure the integrity of the group and maintain it as a safe space for veterans there is a verification process for new members. So please have ready for presentation;
DVA card
Veteran White Card
Defence ID
or another form of proof of service.
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