Intensive Recovery for Australian Veterans and Their Partners

VIP – Veteran Intensive Program

Rebuilding Strength. Restoring Connection. Renewing Purpose.

Intensive Recovery for Australian Veterans and Their Partners

VIP is a 2–4 week intensive day or residential recovery program developed in conjunction with Veterans, for Veterans.

It delivers coordinated medical, psychological and physical rehabilitation to restore function, confidence and direction following service-related trauma and complex health challenges

Who It’s For

  • Australian Veterans managing PTSD, moral injury, depression, anxiety or chronic pain
  • ADF personnel with complex neuropsychiatric presentations
  • Veterans experiencing sleep disturbance, relationship strain or functional decline
  • Partners seeking structured recovery and relationship rebuilding

What the Program Addresses

VIP provides integrated treatment for:

  • PTSD and trauma-related disorders
  • Moral injury
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Chronic pain
  • Tinnitus and sensory sensitivity
  • Sleep disturbance (CBT-I)
  • Relationship and communication breakdown
  • Functional and physical deconditioning
  • Male and Female Sexual Disorders

What’s Included

Participants receive coordinated multidisciplinary care including:

  • Trauma-focused psychotherapies (CBT, EMDR, ACT)
  • Pain management and graded exposure
  • Physiotherapy and strength conditioning
  • Vestibular rehabilitation (mTBI)
  • Sleep optimisation (CBT-I)
  • Psychoeducation modules
  • Nutritional education
  • Peer support and recovery coaching
  • Complementary therapies
  • Optional fitness and recreational training

Post-program telehealth and peer follow-up included.

How to Access

  • Apply via www.activ.net.au
  • DVA funding apply via (D1328 form)
  • Assistance provided with funding documentation
  • Referrals accepted from GPs, hospitals and veteran organisations
  • 6–8 week prior medical assessment required
  • Programs run throughout the year (Day & Residential).

Location

Delivered through the Australian Centre for Trauma in Veterans (ACTIV) — a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary trauma recovery facility

154 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

Program Outline

The VIP daily structure integrates:

  • Trauma-informed strength and conditioning
  • Group check-in and peer support
  • Core evidence-based psychotherapy
  • Specialty clinical modules
  • Physical rehabilitation
  • Psychoeducation
  • Complementary therapies
  • Optional recreation and structured evening reflection (residential)

Programs are adjusted to individual Veteran needs.

Program Guide

WEEK 1MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
8.00amTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & ConditioningTrauma Informed Strength & Conditioning
8.30amGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer SupportGroup Check in and Peer Support
9.00amCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy SessionCore Therapy Session
10.10amBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAK
10.45amSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to patientsSpecialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran
12.00pmLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social EngagementLunch & Social Engagement
1.00pmPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation SessionPhysical Rehabilitation Session
2.30pmBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAK
3.00pmComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary TherapiesComplimentary Therapies
4.00pmBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAK
4.15pmGroup PsychoeducationGroup PsychoeducationGroup PsychoeducationGroup PsychoeducationGroup PsychoeducationGroup PsychoeducationGroup Psychoeducation
5.15pmOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational ActivityOptional Fitness / Recreational Activity
6.00pmBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAKBREAK
6.30pmDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social EngagementDinner & Social Engagement
8.00pmReflection & ResetReflection & ResetReflection & ResetReflection & ResetReflection & ResetReflection & ResetReflection & Reset

Terms & Conditions

  • Prior DVA approval required
  • Accommodation and meals included (residential)
  • Meals included (day program)
  • Drug and alcohol-free environment
  • Confidentiality strictly maintained
  • Emergency and 24/7 support available
  • Discharge plan and follow-up provided

Take the Next Step

Recovery is a journey.

VIP provides the structure, discipline and support to move forward with strength.

Website: www.activ.net.au

Email: clinic@activ.net.au

Visit www.activ.net.au