MEET OUR Exhibitors

Explore the organisations joining us at the Veterans and Family Wellbeing Expo. Meet the people behind the services, discover programs and opportunities, and find support for you and your family.

More exhibitors will be added as they are confirmed.

RSL AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

RSL Australian Capital Territory (ACT) provides services to veterans and families through our commemorative, care and camaraderie programs. These include free compensation and wellbeing advocacy, employment and housing programs as well social connections.

HONEYBROOK PSYCHOLOGY

Honeybrook Psychology provides compassionate care for ADF personnel, Veterens and their families. We offer in-person appointments in the Canberra and Shoalhaven regions.



AUSTRALIAN MILITARY WIVERS CHOIR

We are a choir of women and girls with a significant connection to current or recently serving ADF members. We welcome singers who identify in the female (SSA) vocal range.

ACT TPI ASSOCIATION

The ACT TPI Association supports Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Veterans, Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP) recipients, and their families throughout the ACT and surrounding regions under both the Veterans' Entitlements Act (VEA) and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (MRCA).

DEAKIN PRIVATE HOSPITAL

Deakin Private Hospital is a specialist mental health hospital in Canberra, providing inpatient care, day programs and outpatient treatment.




COTA ACT

Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT) is a local organisation working to improve the lives of older people in the Canberra community. We work with older people, their families and friends, community organisations, business and government to identify gaps and implement services and programs to encourage older people to participate in the community and contribute to their fullest

SOLDIER ON

Our holistic national support services are available free to current and former Defence personnel and their family members. We aim to HELP individuals build resilience and create and expand meaningful connections with family, community and employers through four key areas.



DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT (DMFS)

We provide Support to Serving ADF Members and their families with a range of Products and services.



FAMILIES OF VETERANS GUILD

The Families of Veterans Guild, owned by Australian War Widows NSW Ltd, is the only organisation in Australia’s veteran sector working solely in the interests of all veteran families, all of the time. We support widows, spouses, partners, parents, children and grandchildren of veterans, from the start of a veteran’s service to beyond their life. 

CANBERRA EMERGENCY CARE CENTRE

We operate ACT's only Private Emergency Department.We offer veteran's fast access to expert emergency care, with no 'gap' fee for eligible veterans. Onsite Medical Imaging and Pathology.Our service is staff by Emergency Medicine Specialist Doctors (FACEM's) & experienced nurses.


DIABETES AUSTRALIA



Diabetes Australia leads the national effort to support the health and wellbeing of the veteran community, their families, and carers by simplifying diabetes management, prevention, and care. We deliver trusted, evidence-based education, clinical insights, and practical lifestyle tools to ensure no one faces the complexities of diabetes alone.

VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The Veteran Employment Program (VEP) would exhibit at the Veterans and Family Wellbeing Expo to increase awareness of career, employment and transition support available to veterans and their families. We would engage directly with veterans and families and promote available resources, answer questions.


CARERS ACT

We operate ACT's only Private Emergency Department.We offer veteran's fast access to expert emergency care, with no 'gap' fee for eligible veterans. Onsite Medical Imaging and Pathology.Our service is staff by Emergency Medicine Specialist Doctors (FACEM's) & experienced nurses.






LEGACY CANBERRA


Canberra Legacy is a local charity and volunteer-based organization in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding regions (including Cooma-Bombala, the Far South Coast, Queanbeyan, and the Yass-Boorowa district) that supports the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans.








OPENARMS ACT AND SOUTHERN NSW

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) is Australia’s leading provider of high-quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling services for Australian veterans and their families. We are focused on meeting client needs through a combination of proven clinical practices and new and emerging evidence-based approaches.



AUSTRALIAN MILITARY BANK

Australian Military Bank is a member-owned, full-service bank with more than 65 years of experience serving people connected to Australia’s Defence community. It provides everyday and savings accounts, term deposits, home loans, including Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme options, personal and car loans, insurance, and digital banking services.



THE JOYFUL CREATIVE


The Joyful Creative is a veteran-owned creative wellbeing studio in Narrabundah, Canberra, offering welcoming, inclusive experiences that support wellbeing, connection and self-expression through creativity.










THE BUSY GROUP

The BUSY Group as contracted by the Joint Transition Authority delivers tailored transition support to Australian Defence Force members and their families, helping them confidently navigate the move from military to civilian life.  Our services support a range of post-ADF pathways, including employment, education, volunteering, retirement and meaningful community engagement.



AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

We’re here to help support your studies. If you are a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force, you are eligible for ACU’s Veteran Entry Program (VEP) and Student Veteran Support Program (SVSP).



VETERANS SUPPORT CENTRE

The VSC offers support through advocates to make DVA claims, and appeals if needed. The centre offers assistance through counselling and wellbeing to veterans and their families. The VSC offers a range of weekly, monthly and quarterly outings for socialisation.

THE QUIET STRENGTH COLLECTIVE

At The Quiet Strength Collective, we offer equine & animal assisted therapy to children, teens & adults who need additional support for their wellbeing, but do not feel safe or comfortable sitting in a clinical space face to face with another human. 



VETERAN GAMING AUSTRALIA

Veteran Gaming Australia (VGA) is a 100% volunteer-run charity dedicated to enhancing social connections for current and ex-service Veterans, and their families through gaming, technology, and community connection.





OFFICE FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS


We manage the ACT Government approach to issues affecting the 22,000 veterans and their families who call the ACT home. We coordinate policy about issues affecting veterans and their families in the ACT and administer grants to improve the lives of the local veteran community.


WORKING SPIRIT Ltd

Working Spirit is a veteran-led, registered Australian charity based in Western Australia, delivering employment support Australia-wide. Celebrating 10 years in November 2026, we are proud to be a recognised DVA Veteran Supporter, supporting veterans, transitioning ADF members, their families aged 15+, and emergency responders into meaningful employment.




LATITUDE 55 OUTDOORS

Latitude 55 Outdoors offers nature therapy experiences that support mental health and wellbeing through intentional connection with the outdoors.Activities include mindful nature walks, meditation in nature, and nature journaling (for small groups or one-to-one), as well as individual nature connection programs to address specific concerns.


CANSTAY


Canstay is an Australian short-term accommodation management business established in 2017 and headquartered in Canberra. We specialise in professionally managing holiday homes, serviced apartments and short-stay accommodation on behalf of property owners, delivering quality accommodation and exceptional guest experiences.



UNSW CANBERRA

UNSW Canberra is a leading Australian university with a long-standing relationship with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and a strong commitment to supporting veterans and their families through education, research, employment and community engagement.





VETERANS IN CONSTRUCTION

Veterans in Construction is a social enterprise and DISP-accredited workforce provider operating across the civil construction, government, and defence infrastructure sectors.







MOUNTAIN TALK


Mountain Talk at the SiSU Wellness Centre in Deakin offers mind and body supoort services to veterans, serving members, first responders, and their families.










THE INSTITUTE OF VETERANS ADVOCAY

The Institute of Veterans’ Advocacy (IVA) is Australia’s new independent professional body for veterans’ advocacy. It is open for all new and existing advocates to join and be recognised as supporters of high-quality, ethical advocacy services.




WILLYAMA SERVICES

Willyama Services is a sovereign Australian, 100% Aboriginal-owned and veteran-owned technology and professional services business. Since 2016, we have supported Defence, government and private sector organisations with trusted ICT and cybersecurity services, including delivery in secure and highly classified environments.



RSL LIFECARE LIMITED


Supports Veteran and Families













PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA 

Our association supports all Partners, Dependants, Widows, War Widows/ers, Separated or Divorced partners and family members in the Veteran community.




AtoZ COUNSELLING

AtoZ Counselling provides supportive, person-centred and trauma-informed counselling for adolescents and adults from all cultural backgrounds. Offering both online and face-to-face sessions, AtoZ Counselling supports people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, trauma, life transitions and other personal challenges.



FRONTLINE YOGA


Frontline Yoga is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of Australia's veterans, current and former defence personnel, first responders and frontline workers through free, accessible, trauma-aware yoga.





TRANSITION BREATH 

Transition Breath offers holistic therapeutic services to nurture and enhance physical, mental, emotional, and energetic health and wellbeing. These offerings include one-to-one holistic counselling and psychotherapy, breathwork, couples therapy, public and private workshops, corporate programs, and immersive retreats.




SOUTH CANBERRA VETERANS SHED

SCVS has two (2) programs:The General Gathering Program, with members participating in a social gathering in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, with talks, guest speakers, card playing, computing, bus trips and other activities, and The Workshop (Community Projects) Program which involves workshop activities to carry out personal or shed projects - shed projects are designed to create items that support individuals, the shed and the local community.

RSL LIFECARE LIMITED


SCVS has two (2) programs:The General Gathering Program, with members participating in a social gathering in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, with talks, guest speakers, card playing, computing, bus trips and other activities, and The Workshop (Community Projects) Program which involves workshop activities to carry out personal or shed projects - shed projects are designed to create items that support individuals, the shed and the local community.

PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA 

Our association supports all Partners, Dependants, Widows, War Widows/ers, Separated or Divorced partners and family members in the Veteran community.