Resources
Reading the Final Report
The Final Report is a substantial document that includes the Royal Commission’s findings and recommendations. Here are some suggestions that may help you in reading the Final Report.
Final Report issues factsheets
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is a substantial document that covers many issues and topics. These factsheets provide a brief summary of six key issues and the Royal Commission’s vision for the future. More information about these issues, and other issues related to Defence and veteran suicide, is available in the Final Report.
Easy Read guide to the Final Report
An Easy Read summary of the Final Report. This guide includes information about the Royal Commission’s Final Report in an easy to read format.
A guide to the Final Report
This is a guide to the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The final report has seven volumes and contains 122 recommendations. In this guide, we provide a broad outline of each volume and describe what it contains. This guide is for anyone who wants to understand quickly what is in the final report and find the information they need.
Ceremonial Closing Program
This is the program of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Ceremonial Closing held in Sydney on Wednesday 28 August 2024.
Sharing someone else’s story
You can share your story with the Royal Commission by making a submission. Submissions can be made on behalf of another person, such as a family member, friend or colleague.
About the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Easy Read
An Easy Read guide to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. This guide includes information about the Royal Commission in an easy to read format.
Anonymous submissions
Submissions to the Royal Commission can be made anonymously. You do not need to include your name, date of birth or contact details when making a submission. Every submission is given the importance and respect it deserves.
Sample articles and resources
Read these sample messages to help you talk about the Royal Commission with your networks.
Mindframe guidelines
This guide aims to provide some practical tips on safe ways to report on suicide, psychological distress and issues that may emerge from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Protections are available
There are strong systems in place to protect anyone who wants to share their story with the Royal Commission.
Terms of reference
The terms of reference outline what the Royal Commission is required by law to look into.
First Nations Conversation Guide
A guide to support people and their families to talk about and share their story.
First Nations Stakeholder Toolkit
This toolkit includes an introduction to the Royal Commission, how First Nations people can get involved, quick links to important information, key messages
Maintaining wellbeing
Keeping up with the Royal Commission in the media can have mental health impacts. Here’s a quick guide about maintaining wellbeing during our inquiry.
Interim Report Recommendations
On 11 August 2022 the Commissioners delivered the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Interim Report to the Governor-General. It was then tabled in Parliament and made public.
The report made 13 recommendations that we feel must be addressed urgently.
After your submission
Now that you have made a submission, here are a few things that might be useful to know as well as answers to common questions.
How to make a submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Anyone can make a submission. Whether it is about you, someone else or on behalf of an organisation.
A guide to your private session
A guide to assist you if you are thinking about applying for a private session or to help you prepare for your session.
Trauma Informed Practice
The Royal Commission works from a trauma informed approach using the following guiding principles: safety, do no further harm, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, choice, culturally appropriate and accessibility.
Support for telling your story
People with lived experience are at the centre of all our processes, and the Royal Commission is here to support you. We have trained counsellors to support you throughout your time with the Royal Commission.
About the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is keen for a range of people to contribute to the work of the commission. There are support services in place and a number of ways you can engage with the commission.
Community Engagement Statement
This document outlines our objectives, principles and methods for engagement.
What is a final report?
The Royal Commission will deliver its Final Report in September 2024 – but what does that mean? Here's a quick guide.