Wellbeing Concerns

Terminal Illness

Trauma-informed, compassionate care that honours service through every stage.

Veterans facing terminal illnesses are often experiencing a combination of complex physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms. Our veterans often report experiencing:

What veterans often experience

  • Chronic pain

    ongoing physical discomfort that affects daily life.

  • Fatigue and reduced mobility

    low energy and limitations on independent movement.

  • Heightened emotions

    including anxiety, grief, fear and sadness.

  • Moral injury

    associated with the conditions that contributed to the development of the illness.

  • Existential distress

    as they confront loss of independence, role changes, and end-of-life uncertainty.

Our approach

Veteran-informed recovery, built around you.

Our team can support veterans by providing trauma-informed, compassionate care that prioritises symptom management, emotional stabilisation, and practical support. This includes offering psychological interventions such as:

  • Grounding and coping strategies.
  • Preparing for difficult conversations with families.
  • Ensuring the veteran feels respected, heard, and supported through every stage of their illness.
  • Our holistic approach allows us to honour their service while promoting dignity, comfort, and connection throughout the end-of-life journey.
Our team

Our Wellbeing Clinicians

Dr Allana Weir
Dr Allana Weir
Head of Wellbeing | Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Lead, Brisbane)
Renee De Beer
Renee De Beer
Psychologist (Clinical Lead, Canberra)
Andrea Planamente
Andrea Planamente
Psychologist (Clinical Lead, Adelaide)
Amanda Raxworthy
Amanda Raxworthy
Mental Health Social Worker (Canberra)
Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson
Psychologist (Adelaide)
Carlo Tropiano
Carlo Tropiano
Psychologist (Adelaide)
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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