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
Gnabra Building, 21 Genge Street
Civic ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Andrew Khoo | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Deputy Chair | Dr. Karen Bird | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Max Ball | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Libby Cremen | 1 August 2024 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Jane Pool | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Adjunct Professor Dr. Brad Murphy | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Gwen Cherne | 16 May 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Richard Magtengaard | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Prof. Jenny Firman AM | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Dr. Jon Lane | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Leonie Nowland | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | BRIG Caitlin Langford | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Lidia Hall | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Megan Fry | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Dave Farrell | 1 January 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Member | VACANT |
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