Veteran health

Veteran health research projects

Our research focuses on improving physical, mental and social outcomes during military service, the transition from the ADF, and in veterans’ lives beyond service.

We are renowned, globally, for our pioneering veteran mental health research.

Our intrinsic military connection is at the heart of what we do, and we are based at the former war and repatriation hospital, now Greenslopes Private Hospital.

Our biopsychosocial research investigates the unique physical, mental and social health impacts of military service, and is co-designed with veterans to ensure it reflects lived experience and leads to effective interventions.

We can’t deliver our pioneering research without you. We engage with current and ex-serving personnel and their families on research projects that seek to further understand the impacts of service, health and wellbeing of veterans and their families, and reintegration into civilian life.

Beyond contributing to research studies, the ADF community (including those who provide services for veterans) can also support GMR by using our programs and tools, participating in clinical trials, advocating for our services, or donating to foster real, meaningful change.

Our research partners

We conduct our research in partnership with other organisations committed to veteran health and wellbeing.

Our partners are local, national and international, reflecting our global expertise in veteran health research.

Atlas’ goal is to ensure that all Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans, and their families, have access to support and services that reflect their experiences and meet their needs.

A strong partnership with Queensland’s premier mental health research organisation (QCMHR) to deliver outcomes in veterans’ mental health, using GMRS’s significant expertise in this area.

A long-standing partnership, which has delivered several research projects, including current studies into veteran health literacy and chronic pain in female veterans.

RSL Queensland is Queensland’s largest ex-service organisation, committed to providing care, commemoration and camaraderie to veterans and their families.

The RSL is Australia's largest ex-service organisation, dedicated to serving those who have served, since 1916.

GMR has worked with the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) on several projects, including emerging treatment for common mental health conditions affecting veterans.

Current veteran health research projects (noting recruitment status)

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Veterans

Optimising prescribing practice in veterans with PTSD

Development of a decision support tool in consultation with GP's
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Active Choices for Springfield
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Spill-over effects of informal care in veteran families
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Families and the military transition
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Veterans and medication safety: understanding and improving practices
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Empowering health literacy in Queensland veterans and veteran families
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Chronic pain in Queensland female veterans
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Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Scoping Study
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Examining suicidality and improving responses in military and veteran populations
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Peer-Led Seeking Safety: Translating an evidence-based practice model for veterans’ support organisations

Meet our veteran health researchers

Our veteran health research team bring international expertise to their roles at GMR. They are passionate about leading evidence-based research that supports veterans, their families and the wider community.

 

Dr Camila Guindalini

Director of Mental Health Research

Assoc. Professor Miranda Van Hooff 

Manager—Research Engagement and Development
Sanket Raut

Dr Sanket Raut

Research Fellow
Meet the rest of the team