Nexus Resource Centre is a mini electronic library designed to assist defence personnel discharging and Veterans with relevant and practical information.
General information and links to help your transition
Transition Checklist
DVA
Defence Health
Navy Health
General Career advice, information and Veteran Friendly Employment Agencies
Ironside – Ironside Recruitment is Australia’s leading recruitment agency trusted by the Department of Defence and our Emergency Services community to create, provide and secure pathways to civilian employment for ex-service personnel. Owned, staffed and operated by Ex-service Personnel with significant industry experience, Ironside Recruitment effectively translates the unique skills, experiences and attributes that make those who serve the very best employees in the country. Whether you have served and are looking for work or you’re hiring and looking for the best talent, contact Ironside Recruitment, a recruitment and resourcing partner you can trust. Contact Ironside
WITH YOU WITH ME – Connecting ex-defence force talent to Australia’s leaders. We have worked with hundreds of veterans to help them identify their purpose and establish clear pathways to new careers. Our programs are changing the way the veteran labour force is perceived by Australian industry. Through free education, skills-gap training and labour force predictive analysis, we’re building a highly-skilled and competitive pipeline of ex-military talent.
Ever thought about having your own business. Here is some information and advice to help you get started.
EIBC – The Eastern Innovation Business Centre (EIBC) is a place for dynamic and passionate people with entrepreneurial flare who want to commercialise their innovative ideas. If you are looking for a collaborative space that will see you ready, willing and able to learn and work with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, then visit the EIBC website www.eibc.net.au.
Are you new to business? To help you get started, the Australian Government has developed a Starting your business checklist covering many of the basic issues you need to consider.
The checklist contains a series of questions to guide you through the various stages of your business, including before you start, when you start, when you buy and when you run your business. Here is where to start
Small Business Festival Victoria is an annual festival that comprises an extensive program of hundreds of events in metropolitan and regional Victoria, providing ideas and information to start, operate and grow a business. 2017 Festival Podcast Series. Below is a link to some great info from this years festival – business tips and inspiration on the go with our free Festival Podcasts Series!
Information to help you keep your Physical Health post service
General information to help keep you develop resilience and positive Mental
Health.
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Soldier On’s mission is to achieve the best reintegrated generation of serving and ex-serving men and women in Australia’s history. To achieve this, Soldier On supports those who have served by focusing on their physical and mental health, their family, their community, and their future. 72,000 Australians have served in the Australian Defence Force since 1990, and thousands will be effected by their service, be it physically or psychologically. https://www.soldieron.org.au/
Veterans and Veterans Family Counselling Service provides free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
VVCS also provides relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service. VVCS counsellors have an understanding of military culture and can work with clients to find effective solutions for improved mental health and wellbeing.
3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression. beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
VVCS or Veterans Line After-Hours Crisis Counselling 1800 011 046 Whilst overseas please call +61 8 8241 4546
Defence All Hours Support Line 1800 628 036
Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608
MensLine 1300 789 978
Overwatch Australia 1800 699 2824
General information to help keep you develop resilience and positive Mental Health.
Soldier On’s mission is to achieve the best reintegrated generation of serving and ex-serving men and women in Australia’s history. To achieve this, Soldier On supports those who have served by focusing on their physical and mental health, their family, their community, and their future. 72,000 Australians have served in the Australian Defence Force since 1990, and thousands will be effected by their service, be it physically or psychologically. https://www.soldieron.org.au/
Veterans and Veterans Family Counselling Service provides free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
VVCS also provides relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service. VVCS counsellors have an understanding of military culture and can work with clients to find effective solutions for improved mental health and wellbeing.
3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression. beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline 13 11 14
We’re committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. Our vision is for an Australia free of suicide.
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VVCS or Veterans Line After-Hours Crisis Counselling 1800 011 046 Whilst overseas please call +61 8 8241 4546
Defence All Hours Support Line 1800 628 036
Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608
MensLine 1300 789 978
Overwatch Australia 1800 699 2824
Businesses and organisations that support and sponsor NEXUS. We would like to thank the kind generosity of our Sponsors and Supporters.
This amazing company was created by veterans . Wild Timor Coffee’s mission is to source the best coffee. To source organic, ethical and direct traded coffee from Timor-Leste. Maintain direct communication and sustainable price negotiations. To develop social programs that encourage and incentivise the highest quality coffee.
highly recommended for cafe’s and restaurants. Make sure you catch up with Tom or Shauna. Read more about their story or visit their website.
Young Diggers
Young Veterans
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This amazing company was created by veterans . Wild Timor Coffee’s mission is to source the best coffee. To source organic, ethical and direct traded coffee from Timor-Leste. Maintain direct communication and sustainable price negotiations. To develop social programs that encourage and incentivise the highest quality coffee highly recommended for cafe’s and restaurants. Make sure you catch up with Tom or Shauna. Read more about their story or visit their website.
