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VF-LINK

The Veteran and Family Learning and Innovation Network of Knowledge (VF-LINK) is a research and evaluation model, established by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). VF-LINK will contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of veterans and families by supporting easier access to relevant research and evaluation evidence.  

Under the VF-LINK model, Phoenix Australia is leading a research consortium (the ‘VF-LINK Consortium’) comprised of academic partners, veteran and families advisors and specialist subject matter experts. 

The VF-LINK Consortium will work with DVA to develop and conduct targeted, impactful research projects and evaluations that address strategic priorities in support of veterans and families of veterans. 

Department of Veterans Affairs

Read more about research and evaluation at DVA: Research and development | Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 

About Phoenix Australia

Phoenix Australia is the National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health, bridging research and practice to support recovery through evidence-based treatments, training, and policy advice.

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Who is VF-LINK

The VF-LINK consortium is led by Phoenix Australia, working together with veteran and families advisors, academic partners and subject matter experts. 

 

Phoenix Australia Executive team

Portrait of Prof. Nicole Sadler

Prof. Nicole Sadler

Phoenix Australia - Prof. Director Chief, Executive Officer | VF-LINK - chair executive committee
Portrait of A/Prof. Lisa Dell

A/Prof. Lisa Dell

Phoenix Australia - Associate Professor | VF-LINK - Program director
Portrait of Prof. Meaghan O'Donnell

Prof. Meaghan O’Donnell

Phoenix Australia - Head, Research | VF-LINK - Executive committee member
Portrait of Prof. Andrea Phelps

Prof. Andrea Phelps

Phoenix Australia - Deputy Director | VF-LINK - Executive committee member
Portrait of Prof. Nicole Sadler

Prof. Nicole Sadler

Phoenix Australia - Prof. Director Chief, Executive Officer | VF-LINK - chair executive committee
Portrait of A/Prof. Lisa Dell

A/Prof. Lisa Dell

Phoenix Australia - Associate Professor | VF-LINK - Program director
Portrait of Prof. Meaghan O'Donnell

Prof. Meaghan O’Donnell

Phoenix Australia - Head, Research | VF-LINK - Executive committee member
Portrait of Prof. Andrea Phelps

Prof. Andrea Phelps

Phoenix Australia - Deputy Director | VF-LINK - Executive committee member

Veteran and Families Advisors

Veterans and their families are central to the VF-LINK consortium. Our team of Veteran and Families Advisors are members of the VF-LINK Executive Committee. They provide expert advice and ensure the voices of veterans and families of veterans are represented in everything we do.

 

Academic Partners – VF-LINK Consortium Members

Read more about our academic partners in this overview (PDF).

 

Australian Institute of Health Innovation

 

Gallipoli Medical Research

 

IMPACT

 

Matilda Centre

 

Monash University
Clinical Psychedelics Lab

 

Phoenix Australia

 

SANE

 

 

The Bouverie Centre

 

The University of Melbourne

 

Thompson Institute

 

Subject Matter Experts

Phoenix Australia’s VF-LINK Consortium includes a team of Subject Matter Experts, who are members of the VF-LINK Executive Committee. They bring deep expertise and experience in military and veteran research and practice.

 

 

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Join the VF-LINK mailing list to stay informed and connected with our work to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans.

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    Research & Evaluation

    Access our library of current and past projects, research strategies, and lay-language study summaries

    View Projects
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    Veteran and Family Research Learning Community

    Promoting upcoming events, resources, and recordings for the broader veteran and family research community.

    Learn more

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We are committed to fostering an environment in which the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their fellow Australians is characterised by a deep mutual respect, leading to positive change in our nation’s culture and capacity.

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About Phoenix Australia

Phoenix Australia are experts in trauma-related mental health and wellbeing. For 30 years, we have been Australia’s National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health and internationally recognised leaders in our field. We are committed to driving forward the mental health agenda both at home and abroad.

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