ADF PSYCHOLOGY

“We Exist to Assist”

Specialist Psychological Based Interventions focused on the unique experiences of members of the Australian Defence Force

The very first thing that all of us at ADF Psychology want to say from the get-go is:-

Thankyou for your Service.

Whether you served full time or part time, within Australia or overseas, we want to make it clear that we value your contributions to the well-being and safety of us all.

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Services

ADF Psychology provides a wide range of services and interventions that have been developed with the specific needs of a military culture in mind.

Just some of these services might include:-

  • Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT)
  • Return From Deployment Integration Support
  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Skills Training
  • Transition Support
  • Military Leadership Skills Development
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Alcohol Management
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Workplace Harassment/Bullying
  • Relationship Management (both military and personal)

 

ADF Psychology has one goal to achieve.

To provide a “beyond expectation” level of psychological treatment and support to both serving and past members of the Australian Defence Forces.

The principal of ADF Psychology is a past member of the Royal Australian Army Reserve (UN Coy, UNSWR). That means he knows the difference between an SLR and a Steyr………

He is also a long standing member of the Australasian Military Medicine Association.

 

The mission of ADF Psychology is to provide evidence-based psychological solutions to members of the military – both serving and veteran. The Principal of ADF Psychology is also a member of the Society for Military Psychology – which is an internationally recognised Division of the American Psychological Association.

ADF Psychology utilises a network of professionals who are extremely experienced and aware of military culture – and how that impacts a wide range of experiences that occur both within work and family environments.

ADF Psychology works extensively with members who have been referred by their on-base health centres eg on-site Medical Officers, Psychologists etc. We also work with many veterans who are able to access our Services using their DVA White Card or Gold Card.

Referral to ADF Psychology is easy. Our on-site practice operates out of Maitland Business Central, 14 Bulwer Street, MAITLAND. This location is central to RAAF Base Williamtown and Lone Pine Barracks – Singleton (Army School of Infantry) along with many Reservist Units throughout the Region.

For currently serving members just approach your Health Centre and have a conversation with an on-base mental health professional or Medical Officer. They shall be familiar with ADF Psychology (David G Broadbent) and arrange for the appropriate referral process to be implemented. Currently serving members shall then receive appointment details from BUPA-ADF along with direct contact from ADF Psychology.

It is not uncommon for retired members of the ADF to be a little reluctant or uncertain about coming to visit a Psychologist. For that reason we are more than happy to provide initial appointments without a DVA Referral Form. Just reach out via the contact ADF Psychology button above and we shall reach back.

For retired members of the ADF all that needs to be done is to have your civilian GP complete a DVA Referral Form (D0904). Then email a copy of the completed form to ADF Psychology and we shall be in contact to arrange an appointment.

As of July 1st 2022 the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has allowed for the provision of Tele-Health as a permanent option for the provision of allied health services. What this means is that Veterans can now access ADF Psychology from any location (they are no longer restricted to the Hunter Valley of NSW). We are already supporting Veterans in other States and Territories. Just reach out and we shall be happy to explore all options with you.