“I was definitely concerned about being at university because I know that I hated school. I never thought that I was good at the academic side of things”
Transitioning out of the military can be difficult for many veterans, with high rates of unemployment and mental health issues.
This next stage of your life can be an opportunity to build on your ADF experience and find a pathway into a satisfying career, broadening personal networks and creating a sense of personal satisfaction.
Career advisers will guide you through the process of choosing the units that will support your career goals, and from there you complete the paperwork to start the process.
You can start your search here.
For help with the support available to all students, visit the university’s website or the Students Information Services centre on campus or online.
These universities have specific programs in place to support ADF members and their families:
In addition to the support that you can find at university, there are other organisations that can offer support as you adjust to your new life beyond the military.
Don’t forget to check out Veteran Assistance on the Five2Study site to use our tool for quick access.
Service2Campus developed collaboratively by the Australian Catholic University and RSL Queensland under the Veteran Wellbeing Grant 2022-2023
