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Tess Ikonomou

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Former serving ADF member Kelly Brown says veteran families have been "largely invisible in policy". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Veteran and defence families need to be "central" to policymaking in a bid to turn around shocking statistics showing poorer mental health and employment outcomes in households.

Research commissioned by the Families of Veterans Guild has demonstrated the ongoing impact of military service on families, which includes significant financial stress and inadequate access to health care.

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