Queensland Veterans and Veterans’ Families Strategy
We invite all Queenslanders to help shape the first strategy for veterans and their families for the state.
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Why we need a strategy
Queensland is home to the largest population of veterans in Australia. With more than 163,000 current or former Australian Defence Force members living in the state, we want to create the best possible services and supports for these Queenslanders who have served our country in our time of need.
As we develop the state's first strategy for veterans and their families, we want to capture the knowledge and perspectives of veterans, their families, the community and businesses to ensure the most positive outcomes.
To ensure this occurs, consultation is now open through an online survey and face-to-face forums held across the state.
We want everyone to have a say and be involved in developing the strategy. It marks the first step in our journey to shape the best outcomes for veterans and their families through the Veterans and Veterans' Families Strategy.
This strategy is part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to strengthen the veteran community.
Key pillars for consultation
The following five pillars outline our aspirations for veterans, their families and the veteran community:
- Commemoration and recognition
- Community and sport
- Education and employment
- Health, housing and support
- Veterans in business
How to have your say
Your voice matters. You're invited to share your views through our anonymous online survey or register your interest to attend one of the face-to-face forums taking place across the state (numbers are limited).
Forum dates
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Location |
Date |
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Townsville forum |
Wednesday 8 October 2025 |
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Cairns forum |
Thursday 9 October 2025 |
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Gold Coast forum |
Wednesday 15 October 2025 |
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Sunshine Coast forum |
Friday 17 October 2025 |
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Ipswich forum |
Monday 20 October 2025 |
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Rockhampton forum |
Wednesday 22 October 2025 |
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Online forum |
Wednesday 29 October 2025 |
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Mackay forum |
Monday 3 November 2025 |
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Hervey Bay forum |
Thursday 6 November 2025 |
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Emerald forum |
Monday 10 November 2025 |
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Toowoomba forum |
Wednesday 12 November 2025 |
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Brisbane forum |
Friday 14 November 2025 |
Scheduled consultation dates are not final and may be subject to change.
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) and the Queensland Privacy Principles (QPPs).
The information collected is necessary to provide information and engage with you in relation to the development of the Queensland Veterans’ and Veterans’ Families Strategy. If you chose not to provide your personal information, we will not be able to engage with you on these matters.
Your personal information will not be disclosed outside of Australia.
We use the QuestionPro platform to facilitate and collect the online survey information. Further information on the Question Pro privacy policy is available at: QuestionPro Privacy Policy | QuestionPro Help Document
The department also engages Vision6 to manage our subscription and communication services. More information on Vision6 and their privacy policy can be found at: http://www.vision6.com.au/privacy-policy/ (Opens in new window)
The privacy policy for the department explains how you may request access to and/or correction of your personal information. Our policy also explains how you can make a complaint if you consider we have breached our obligations to manage your personal information in accordance with the QPPs, and how these complaints are managed.
If you have questions regarding how your personal information will be handled by the department, please contact:
Privacy Contact Officer
Right to Information and Privacy
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Email: privacy.contact@premiers.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 3003 9230
Mail: PO Box 15185
CITY EAST QLD 4002
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Need to talk?
If you find any of the topics discussed distressing and would like to talk with someone about it, you can access free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
- Lifeline: call 13 11 14 or email and web chat available via lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: call 1300 224 636 or email and web chat available via beyondblue.org.au
- Veterans of the Australian Defence Force and their families, support is available through Open Arms at www.openarms@dva.gov.au or 1800 011 046.
- ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line on 1800 628 036 - Confidential 24-hour telephone service for ADF members and their families.
- National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service - For free support services if you are in crisis and need to talk to someone 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
- 13YARN on 13 92 76 - For First Nations people in Australia needing crisis support or a safe space to talk, you can connect 24 hours a day.