Support for Defense Personnel & Veterans
Honoring Service, Supporting Well-Being.
We extend our deepest gratitude to defence personnel and veterans for their service and sacrifices. Your dedication and courage inspire us, and we are committed to supporting you on your journey to mental well-being.
Our Mission
We offer specialized mental health care for defense personnel and veterans. Our goal is to break barriers and deliver quality care, fostering recovery. With Mind Connections, your mental health is our priority.
Services for Active & Retired Defense Personnel
we offer a comprehensive range of specialized mental health services to support the unique needs of defence personnel and veterans.
Trauma & PTSD Support
We provide trauma-informed care to help individuals heal from service-related trauma. Using evidence-based therapies, we address PTSD, anxiety, and empower you to reclaim your life.
Stress & Resilience Training
Create tools to manage stress and build resilience. Our programs enhance mental strength, improve coping, and support well-being for defence personnel.
Family Support Programs
Families are vital to defence personnel. Our support programs strengthen relationships, foster understanding, and provide resources for military life.
Medico-Legal Reports for Veterans
Our consultants provide professional medico-legal reports for veterans. These reports meet legal standards, supporting claims and documenting mental health conditions related to service.
What we Offer
we are committed to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring that you and your loved ones receive the support you deserve.
Specialized Expertise:
A network of skilled psychiatrists and psychologists specializing in mental health for military personnel and veterans. This team is committed to providing tailored support and effective treatment.
Trauma-Informed Care:
Trauma-informed psychologists provide therapy using established protocols for assessing and treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, and adjustment disorders.
Specialist Care Backed by Decades of Experience
Our team brings over two decades of expertise in working with veterans and defense personnel. We are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care to support your mental health and overall well-being.
Mental Health Assessments for DVA Claims
Comprehensive evaluations to support Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) claims with accurate, professional documentation.
Impairment Assessments
Expert assessments of mental health impairments resulting from service in the defence or police force.
Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment
Individualized care for all mental health disorders, uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs and challenges.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
rTMS is a non-invasive option for treatment-resistant PTSD, depression, OCD, and substance abuse.
Group Therapy for Social Reintegration
Facilitated engaging group sessions focused on rebuilding social connections and person-centred rehabilitation.
Programs and Community Support for Defense Personnel, Veterans & Their Families
We support defense personnel, veterans, and families. Our programs enhance mental well-being and aid reintegration into civilian life. We build networks that empower individuals.
Pawstive - steps towards mental health
Each year, the Hills Shire community gathers for the Pawsitive Steps Festival. The Pawsome-Awesome Day offers education, support, and promotes help-seeking behavior, addressing suicide and violence prevention. Since 2011, Mind Connections Specialist Health Services has proudly partnered with the festival.
Western Sydney University
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services has a long-standing affiliation with Western Sydney University (WSU). Medical students enrolled in Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, Faculty of medicine, WSU attend clinical placements and conduct research under the supervision of our clinicians.
Min Connection Foundation
The Mind Connections Foundationwas established in August 2020. The programs are focused on enhancing our community's mental health and well-being bypromoting awareness and evidence-based research. Mind Connections Specialist Health Services is a proud partner of theMind Connections Foundation.
Maintaining Excellence in Telehealth
We adhere to strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality care, including:
Effective communication for clear understanding.
Confidentiality and privacy safeguards.
Informed and financial consent practices.
Culturally sensitive, professional, and ethical care.
Collaboration with GPs and other providers for comprehensive support.
Secure and accurate health records.
What Our Clients Say: Stories of Transformation and Expert Care
Clients share experiences of compassionate care and specialists dedicated to advancing mental health through Mind Connections.
James Carter
Anxiety Disorders
Emily Hughes
Depression
Olivia Bennett
Bipolar Disorder
FAQs
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752B Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia
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Suite 115/10 Norbrik DR, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia
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752B Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia
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