Free, science-backed tips to boost your wellbeing

From better sleep and nutrition to healthier habits and mindset, RSL Be:Well helps veterans improve their wellbeing – free.

 How would you rate your wellbeing?

If your sleep, mood, fitness or general wellbeing could do with a boost, there’s a free online program that can show you the best way forward.

Created by RSL Queensland and Gallipoli Medical Research (GMR), RSL Be:Well is specifically designed for current and ex-serving Defence members.

It turns the latest veteran health research into simple, effective tools and insights aimed at improving your physical and mental health.

“It’s a simple and interactive way to understand some of the common challenges many veterans face, and take proactive steps to manage those challenges,” RSL Queensland Deputy CEO – Veteran Services Troy Watson explains.

“It’s important to note that RSL Be:Well isn’t a substitute for seeking help, but if you’re a veteran wanting to better your health and wellbeing, RSL Be:Well gives you the tools to get started.”

Your wellbeing, your way

RSL Be:Well has a user-friendly, interactive design with veteran-specific information and real-life examples.

There are currently 12 modules to choose from, each taking around 20 minutes. You can do as many as you like, in any order.

These include:

Physical health

• Be:Food Positive – Find out how food impacts your mind and body, good nutritional ‘rules’ to follow, and how to make small changes for positive results.
• Be:Exercise Inspired – Explore personal barriers and motivators to exercise and discover simple, practical and sustainable ways to stay active.
• Be:Sleep Savvy – Understand the causes and symptoms of common sleep problems in veterans, and helpful treatment options.
• Be:Pain Mindful – Understand and manage chronic pain to improve your function and quality of life.
• Be:Healthcare Informed – Make confident, informed decisions about your

Mental health

• Be:Goal Driven – Gain greater direction and motivation post-service through effective goal setting.
• Be:Across Anxiety – Learn about and understand anxiety, different responses to it, and how to take steps towards addressing it.
• Be:Habit Aware – Discover how habits differ from addictions, when habits become harmful, what drives harmful habits, and where to find support.
• Be:Self Controlled (Parts A and B) – Understand recurring anger-related emotions and useful strategies to help you manage them.
• Be:Mood Wise – Gain valuable insights into tough emotions (the ‘sad, mad and scared’) and effective ways to manage them.

Work and connections

• Be:Set for Work – Learn effective ways to find meaningful civilian employment, including identifying your values and translating your Defence skills.
• Be:A Supportive Mate – Build your skills and confidence in supporting others who may need help.

With new modules developed and added regularly, the program gives veterans an even wider range of resources to improve their wellbeing.

“Good advice I haven’t found anywhere before”

Feedback from Be:Well participants (captured anonymously) has been very positive, widely describing the program as yet informative, helpful, and well presented.

“These modules should be made available and promoted for ADF personnel to complete during transition to discharge. So much valuable information and insight,” one reviewer shared.

“Very informative. Good advice I haven’t found anywhere before. Really helped me to understand my anxiety,” another said.

“I loved seeing and hearing from [other] veterans and their experiences. It was a fantastic motivation tool to do more to improve my health and wellbeing,” stated another.

Learn more

RSL Be:Well is open to current and ex-serving Defence members. It’s free and available anywhere, any time.

Visit rslqld.org/services/health-and-wellbeing/be-well to learn more.