Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study

DVA is seeking Vietnam veterans and their families to take part in a study into their health and wellbeing. The study will look at what effect veterans’ service in Vietnam may have had on veterans’ families.

The first focus will be on Vietnam veterans and their families, while later studies will look at the families of veterans from more recent deployments. The research includes children, partners, siblings, nieces and nephews.

A range of research techniques will be used throughout the entire study, including:

• a survey which will be sent to all study participants; and
• telephone interviews and small group discussions.

The study aims to identify any common risk factors for veterans and their families, as well as factors that protect families’ health and wellbeing.

The entire study is expected to take 8 years. It will be completed by 2016.

Please note that the Vietnam Veterans' Family Study does not encompass the work being done to make a documentary relating to suicide and the children of Vietnam veterans.

To contact the Family Study Program: