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Alexandra Alvaro

Female veterans call for targeted support to break down barriers to seeking help after service

Michaela Gilewicz struggled with her mental health after she left the army but it took her 12 months to feel able to walk through the door of a support service. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Michaela Gilewicz had dreamed of being in the army every single day of her working life — until she sustained a life-altering injury. 

Medically discharged and struggling to accept the end of her military career, coming back to civilian life was incredibly difficult. 

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