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# Phoenix Australia: Understanding trauma\. Renewing lives\.

> Phoenix Australia is the national centre of excellence in posttraumatic mental health\. We understand trauma and renew lives\.

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## Pages
- [VF\-LINK Research and Evaluation](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link/research-evaluation/): We design and deliver strategically targeted, impactful research and evaluation to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans\.
- [VF\-LINK Community](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link/community/): We provide a free research learning community to share research evidence and build knowledge to improve veterans and families of veterans’ health and wellbeing\.
- [VF\-LINK\-FAQ](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link/faq/)
- [VF\-LINK Past events](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link/community/past-events/)
- [Regional Victoria clinic](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/clinical-services/regional-victoria-clinic/)

## Posts
- [VF\-LINK Quarterly Research Summaries](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link-quarterly-research-summaries/)
- [VF\-LINK Introduction webinar](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link-intro/)
- [VF\-LINK Introduction webinar \- Powerpoint slides](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/vf-link-introduction-webinar-powerpoint-slides/)

## Education \& Training Courses
- [Introductory Courses in Trauma and Wellbeing](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/courses/introductory-courses-in-trauma-and-wellbeing/): Our online Introductory Courses in Trauma and Wellbeing are designed to provide you with a brief yet impactful introduction to the foundational knowledge needed to understand trauma and its effects\. 
- [Trauma\-informed Training for Aged Care Professionals](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/courses/trauma-informed-training-for-aged-care-professionals/): Our online Introductory Courses in Trauma and Wellbeing are designed to provide you with a brief yet impactful introduction to the foundational knowledge needed to understand trauma and its effects\. 
- [Specialist Training for Mental Health Professionals](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/courses/specialist-training-for-mental-health-professionals-2/): Designed for mental health professionals, this suite of courses will build on your expertise in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder \(PTSD\)\.
- [Advanced training in trauma support](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/courses/advanced-training-in-trauma-support/): Our advanced trauma support courses are available as flexible online self\-paced programs or interactive face\-to\-face workshops, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule and meet the specific needs of your organisation\.
- [Trauma\-informed Care during COVID\-19](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/courses/trauma-informed-care-during-covid-19/): Learn the Principles of Trauma\-Informed Care and how these can be applied to support organisational and community wellbeing in the context of the COVID\-19 pandemic\. 

## Research Streams
- [Military](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-streams/military/): Phoenix Australia are global leaders in military and veteran mental health research\.\.\.
- [Emergency Worker](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-streams/emergency-worker/): Phoenix Australia is leading research aimed at improving the mental health of emergency service workers\.\.\.
- [The Momentum Project](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-streams/clinical-research/): Phoenix Australia develops ways of identifying trauma\-related mental health disorders and tests new treatments for these disorders\.\.\.
- [Occupational Trauma and Stress](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-streams/occupational-trauma-and-stress/): Phoenix Australia is shining a light on occupational trauma and stress, which effects many under\-served populations\.\.\.
- [Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-streams/disaster-mental-health/): Australia is particularly vulnerable to disasters – such as those associated with climate change, as well as the impacts of COVID\-19\.\.\.

## Research Projects
- [The Momentum Project Form](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-projects/form-the-momentum-project-2/): This study aims to develop a screening instrument that will identify women at risk for the development of PTSD following traumatic birth\.
- [DECODE Trial](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-projects/decode-trial/): The DECODE trial is investigating what factors might predict recovery from PTSD in two different PTSD treatments – Prolonged Exposure \(PE\) therapy or the Unified Protocol \(UP\)\. 
- [STOP Trial](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-projects/stop-trial/)
- [Co\-Designing Lived Experience Guide Support for First Responder Mental Health](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-projects/lived-experience-guides-mental-health-emergency-services/): This study, aimed to address these barriers by introducing and defining the role of Lived Experience Guides\. LEGs are individuals who have both served in emergency services and experienced their own mental health challenges\. Drawing on this lived experience, they act as trusted, independent navigators—helping colleagues find the right care, reducing stigma, and fostering confidence in seeking help\. 
- [Training and Support Needs of Mental Health Providers Who Treat Emergency Workers\.](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/research-projects/understanding-the-experiences-of-clinicians-who-treat-emergency-services-workers/)

## Case Studies
- [Bushfire Recovery Project](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/case-studies/bushfire-recovery-project/)
- [Responder Assist](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/case-studies/responder-assist/)
- [TrackSAFE](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/case-studies/tracksafe/)
- [Trauma \& Aged Care Information Hub](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/case-studies/trauma-aged-care-information-hub/)

## News
- [Effective Mental Health Treatment for Emergency Workers: New Umbrella Review by Phoenix Australia](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/effective-mental-health-treatment-for-emergency-workers/): Phoenix Australia's new research sheds light on the unique needs of mental health providers treating first responders, paving the way for better care through Responder Assist\.\.\.\.
- [Improving Mental Health Services for Police: A New Study by Phoenix Australia’s Responder Assist](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/improving-mental-health-services-for-police-a-new-study-by-phoenix-australias-responder-assist/): Treatment for PTSD usually involves patients focusing on their traumatic experience, but world\-first research may offer another treatment pathway\. Read more\.
- [New Study: Training and Support Needs of Mental Health Providers Who Treat Emergency Workers\.](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/training-and-support-needs-of-mental-health-providers-who-treat-emergency-workers/): Phoenix Australia's new research sheds light on the unique needs of mental health providers treating first responders, paving the way for better care through Responder Assist\.\.\.\.
- [Introducing Transforming Trauma Victoria](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/introducing-transforming-trauma-victoria/): Trauma impacts 90% of individuals in the public mental health system, yet it often remains unrecognised and unaddressed\. Transforming Trauma Victoria \(TTV\) aims to change this\. 
- [Reflections of female leaders with deep connection and expertise with military mental health](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/news/anzac-2024/): On Anzac Day, Phoenix Australia highlights female leaders with deep connections to military mental health who share their experiences and commitment to supporting veterans\.

## Categories
- [Children](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/category/children/)
- [Disaster Victim](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/category/disaster-victim/)
- [Researchers](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/category/researchers/)
- [Clinicians](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/category/clinicians/)
- [Government](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/category/government/)

## Tags
- [VF\-LINK](https://www.phoenixaustralia.org/tag/vf-link/)

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