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This page contains links to additional resources for women and families living with someone who has served in the Korea or Vietnam war, or in a peace-keeping role. Emergency contactsClick here to jump to our emergency contacts list. Print a copy and keep it handy in case of an emergency. Other web sitesAustralian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH) Comprehensive Melbourne-based site - have a look if you'd like to know more about PTSD. Good resources and links pages. Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Australia Official web site of the Commonwealth department responsible for looking after war veterans, ADF members and their dependants. Official web site of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT. Includes a big collection of photos, personal records and other commemorative artefacts from all conflicts, including Vietnam. A uniquely Australian organisation established in 1923 by ex-servicemen, dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependants of deceased comrades. Suggested readingBoth of these books are available from Veteran's Affairs: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and War-Related Stress - Information for Veterans and their Families "I thought it was just me ..." Information for the Children of Vietnam Veterans about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Family Articles and storiesPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - A Vietnam Veteran's Experience Excellent article from the Vietnam Veteran's Association web site describing one veteran's real-life experiences of the symptoms of PTSD. An Act of Courage and an Act of Gratitude A story about a Vietnam vet and Ann Margaret which is written by the vet's wife. Once were warriors (The Age 19/10/2003) PTSD continues to be a problem today, with servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan, Iraq and even peacekeeping missions in south east Asia suffering the same debilitating symptoms as our Vietnam veterans. |
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