Aurora Healthcare is Australia’s largest private specialty healthcare group, proudly committed to supporting veterans, current serving ADF members, and DVA clients. Across our 14 hospitals nationwide, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of those who have served.
With over 1,000 licensed mental health beds, Aurora provides immediate access to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams experienced in treating:
Our services include:
Aurora Healthcare hospitals across Australia offer tailored programs for veterans and defence personnel. Highlights include:
Veteran-focused care with strong community partnerships.
South Coast Hospital provides specialised mental health care with a strong commitment to supporting first responders, veterans and defence.
The hospital provides inpatient, outpatient and DVA approved day therapy programs tailored to psychological injury, PTSD, addictive disorders and mood-related conditions. The services are enhanced through partnerships with organisations such as H4H, Talk2mebro, Emerge&See, RSL Lifecare, Legacy, Veterans Legal Aid and the Veterans Surf Project.
The multidisciplinary team includes psychologists and psychiatrists with a special interest in service and military personnel mental health, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care across all stages of recovery.
Contact our hospital admission and assessment team on 1800 250 000 or send an email to sco.info@aurorahealth.com.au
Trauma-informed programs for occupational trauma in a dedicated ward.
ase. The Base is designed to meet the unique needs of those who serve or have served. Treatment is delivered in a service and military culturally aware setting, working closely in partnership with peer support organisations including Talk2mebro and Emerge&See. The hospital offers DVA-approved, trauma-informed inpatient and day programs, for addictive disorders, occupational trauma and mood-related conditions.
Contact our hospital intake team on 1800 965 095 or send an email to kvl.1responderintake@aurorahealth.com.au
Specialised trauma and addiction programs, including rTMS and Esketamine services.
Currumbin Clinic delivers specialised care for addiction, trauma, dual diagnosis, and mood disorders in a safe, restorative setting just steps from Currumbin Beach, with a strong and long‑standing commitment to supporting veterans and ADF personnel. The clinic’s established Addictions Program—spanning inpatient treatment, day programs, and community outreach—sits alongside a dedicated Trauma Program designed for individuals experiencing PTSD, integrating trauma‑informed therapy, psychoeducation, and holistic wellbeing approaches to build resilience and recovery. Currumbin Clinic also offers advanced treatment options including rTMS, Subcutaneous Ketamine, and Esketamine services, ensuring comprehensive, evidence‑based support for those who have served and the broader community.
For more information please contact our team on
Email: currumbin.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au
Phone:1800 119 118
Fax: 07 5534 775
Partnerships with Mates4Mates and Open Arms, plus a dedicated 28-bed ward.
Townsville Private Clinic has a strong focus on supporting veterans, defence personnel, and first responders, with dedicated programs and partnerships including Mates4Mates, Open Arms, RSL, Legacy, Wounded Heroes, and the Townsville Suicide Prevention Network. Services include DVA-approved day therapy programs, Phoenix Australia Trauma Recovery Program for veterans and first responders, Hospital in the Home (HiTH), TMS treatments, psychiatrist consultations, and a dedicated 28-bed ward. The clinical team includes professionals with lived experience, and the EASE Support Unit provides tailored care for those who serve.
Access our At Ease services
Call Townsville Private Clinic on 1800 884 767 to discuss your referral and start the admission process. We will confirm the admission details and allocate the most appropriate Psychiatrist to support your care.
Contact us via
Phone 1800 884 767
Email tnv.intake@aurorahealth.com.au (inpatient admissions only) or townsville@healthecare.com.au (all other admissions)
Queensland’s largest private mental health facility with dedicated veteran units and 12 DVA-approved day programs.
Belmont Private Hospital is Queensland’s largest private mental health facility, providing a safe and supportive environment with specialised care across a broad range of conditions, including complex trauma, older persons, adolescents, and women’s mental health—with comprehensive perinatal support. The hospital offers 12 DVA‑approved day therapy programs, demonstrating its strong commitment to veteran wellbeing and recovery. Belmont Private delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care designed to support resilience, stability, and long‑term recovery for veterans.
Health professionals can refer patients by calling our Admissions and Assessment team on 1800 700 274, 24 hours a day or by emailing belmont.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au.
Mental health support with DVA-approved day programs and on-site rehabilitation facilities.
Mackay Private Hospital provides mental health services for veterans through eight dedicated inpatient mental health beds, DVA-approved day therapy programs, and Hospital in the Home services. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team operating within a structured, evidence-based model of care. Services are supported by comprehensive on-site facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and private ensuite accommodation, enabling safe, therapeutic recovery across inpatient and community settings.
Call 07 4942 3848 to discuss admission suitability with our Admissions and Assessment Team or email mky.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au.
DVA-approved day programs and neurostimulation treatments.
South Eastern Private Hospital offers DVA-approved day therapy programs and tailored inpatient services for mood disorders, anxiety, and older persons’ mental health. Neurostimulation treatments (rTMS) are available.
Personalised care for mood disorders and anxiety, with rTMS available.
Brunswick Private delivers tailored treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, supported by a multidisciplinary team and integrated medical and rehabilitation services. With DVA‑approved programs, private ensuite rooms, neurostimulation (rTMS), and a strong focus on personalised care, Brunswick Private provides a safe and supportive environment for veterans throughout their recovery journey. We now also offer Esketamine (ESK) treatment, intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy, and hydrotherapy. Conveniently located in central Melbourne with excellent access to public transport, Brunswick Private ensures veterans can access high‑quality care close to home.
Contact the Hospital Admissions team if you require any assistance.
Tailored inpatient and day programs for PTSD and psychological injury.
Toronto Private Hospital provides mental health support for veterans through its discrete 35-bed mental health unit, offering tailored inpatient and DVA-approved day therapy programs. With a team including Dr Stuart Saker—who has a particular focus on PTSD and veterans’ mental health, Open Arms and RSL NSW—the hospital delivers tailored, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment with private ensuite rooms, an on-site gym, and a comprehensive medical, nursing and allied health team.
Call 1800 311 470 to discuss admission suitability with our Admissions and Assessment Team. Send referral via Medical Objects or via email to toronto.mentalhealthintake@aurorahealth.com.au
Mental health support with DVA-approved programs and advanced treatment for veterans, defence personnel, and first responders.
Marian Centre is a Tier 1 provider for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and a trusted provider to the Australian Defence Force, delivering a comprehensive range of psychiatric services and specialist programs for eligible defence force personnel, veterans, war widows, and first responders. We offer dedicated trauma recovery treatment for current and retired service personnel and first responders experiencing PTSD, alongside evidence-based programs for anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
Our personalised care approach includes advanced treatment options such as neurostimulation therapies (ECT and TMS) and innovative interventions like Ketamine Infusion services. With a strong focus on safety, respect, and holistic wellbeing, Marian Centre creates tailored treatment plans that foster resilience, reintegration, and long-term mental health stability.
Call 1800 540 388 to discuss admission suitability with our Admissions and Assessment Team.
Jim’s story offers a powerful glimpse into life after service—a reminder that recovery and resilience require active participation. As Norm Wotherspoon, a veteran and volunteer, says:
"You need to be active in what you do. An active life is really important for veterans and for all people with physical or mental health challenges."