Delivery of the Veterans’ Individualised Physical Education, Rehabilitation, Recovery and Reintegration (VIPER3) program
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
The Veterans’ Individualised Physical Education, Rehabilitation, Recovery and Reintegration program (VIPER 3) will pilot a novel approach to address the challenges faced by military veterans that have transitioned to civilian life, through a combination of exercise and mindfulness interventions. Utilising a "battle buddy" system, 20 veterans will participate in a 12-week regime of tailored exercise and mindfulness sessions, designed to provide the psychosocial, health and wellness framework to support their reintegration into the community. Greater compliance, positive participant feedback, and improvements in physical and mental health and quality of life will support wider implementation of the program and future funding support.
Date
26 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Veteran;mental health;excercise;mindfulness;deperssion;anxiety;PTSD
Funding Body
James Cook University
Amount
7000
Project Team
Brian Hillbron;Anthony Leicht