The National Advisory Committee provides quality, independent, consultation based advice to the Minister on the strategic directions and operations of Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling (Open Arms). Open Arms is a national mental health service that provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling, group programs and suicide prevention training for current and ex-serving ADF personnel, and their families.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Cabinet
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
11
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 9998
Brisbane QLD 4001
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | VACANT | ||
| Deputy Chair | VACANT | ||
| Member | Dr. Jon Lane | 4 August 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Commodore Mark Page | 18 November 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Ms. Libby Cremen | 1 January 2024 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Ms. Leonie Nowland | 1 January 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Dr. Steph Davis PSM | 4 August 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Annabelle Wilson | 6 August 2025 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT |
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