Avive’s Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program (MRTRP) is a DVA-approved, structured day program developed specifically for eligible veterans living with diagnosed PTSD.
Delivered by clinicians experienced in understanding and treating military-related trauma and the psychological impacts of service, transition and identity, the program combines evidence-based therapies with a clearly defined 12-month supported recovery pathway designed to support sustainable recovery and functional reintegration.
MRTRP provides a coordinated, staged recovery model with embedded relapse prevention and structured long-term clinical follow-up.
The program can work in conjunction with a veteran’s usual clinicians, providing a specialised service to complement treatment as usual, or it may be undertaken as a stand-alone program.
MRTRP may be suitable for veterans who:
Have a diagnosis of PTSD, or are suspected of having PTSD
Would benefit from a structured and intensive trauma-focused treatment phase
Are appropriate for a day program setting and able to attend a structured treatment program with other veterans
Are stepping down from inpatient care or may require step-up support if risk escalates
If inpatient stabilisation becomes clinically necessary, clear step-up and step-down pathways exist within Avive’s veteran mental health services to support continuity of care.
Participants are supported through a defined 12-month recovery pathway designed to provide continuity of care and ongoing clinical follow-up.
A comprehensive initial assessment with a senior clinician is required to determine suitability and develop an individual treatment plan.
Intensive treatment phase
Relapse prevention phase
Clinical follow-up
Groups are closed and comprise a maximum of nine veterans, providing a structured and supportive environment with others who share similar experiences.
Weekly individual trauma-focused therapy is embedded throughout the program, ensuring personalised treatment alongside structured group work.
The group component is delivered within cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) frameworks, targeting the core pillars of PTSD:
The program also addresses Complex PTSD symptoms, including:
Participants develop practical skills to support improvements in:
Individual therapy aligns with Australian best practice trauma guidelines and may incorporate:
The program is designed to support functional recovery, emotional regulation and community reintegration.
Where appropriate and with consent, partner involvement may be included, and pastoral support is available for veterans experiencing moral injury.
The program is available for:
Eligible veterans
Anyone who has served at least one day in the Australian Defence Force
Funding pathways may include:
Our intake team can assist veterans and referrers to clarify eligibility and funding arrangements.
Support may also be available for participants travelling from regional areas, including:
We welcome referrals from:
Referrers may submit a referral and clinical summary or contact our intake team to discuss suitability.
Veterans, partners and families are also welcome to contact us for a confidential discussion.
Complete and submit referral form by email to [email protected]
Avive Clinic Brisbane Day Programs
16 Bryden Street, Windsor QLD 4030
P 07 3110 2405
E [email protected]
Clinical information on this page is general in nature and does not replace medical advice. Treatment plans are individualised based on clinical assessment and may vary between patients.