Operation Compass in Townsville City | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Operation Compass

Locality: Townsville City

Address: 1 James Cook Dr 4810 Townsville City, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.checkyourmates.com.au

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24.01.2022 Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on operations and who have succumb to their war within back here on home soil. Lest we forget.

23.01.2022 Call a mate who might be alone and continue the Anzac value of mateship. #AnzacAtHome #CheckYourMates

22.01.2022 How great is this ?

22.01.2022 A group of mates, from the 1RAR (current and past) recently caught up for lunch to discuss #CheckYourMates - hear their thoughts.

21.01.2022 How do you #CheckYourMates this #AnzacAtHome? Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help,... In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

21.01.2022 Myth Vs Fact Only people with mental health issues are suicidal? #CheckYourMates ... https://www.beyondblue.org.au//having-a-conversation-with-

20.01.2022 To all the women who serve and have served in the ADFmothers, partners, sisters and daughterswe celebrate and acknowledge your remarkable achievements and the... difference you make in our lives. International Women's Day #IWD2020 #EachforEqual #StrongerTogether [: Defence Australia]

20.01.2022 This #AnzacAtHome #CheckYourMates Please share.

20.01.2022 Take a moment to listen to the Veteran led podcast www.therant.com - sharing a range of inspiring veteran stories. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-rant/id1191149928 #CheckYourMates | The Rant

20.01.2022 https://www.checkyourmates.com.au/how-to-checkyourmates/

20.01.2022 There are a lot people across Australia doing it tough. It’s important, to check in on each other. Connect - Yarn - Motivate. #CheckYourMates... Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

18.01.2022 This Christmas + New Year period - it is important to #CheckYourMates www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000... Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services: - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

17.01.2022 Join us to be part of this summer’s launch of our #CheckYourMates campaign. Thursday 5 December commencing at 7.30 am at The Ville Resort-Casino - Quarterdeck. Please join us for coffee and light refreshments as we encourage our community to check in on each other over this Christmas and New Year period. Please RSVP via the link below:... https://forms.gle/6FumSC6Nspd5Q6QZ9 See more

17.01.2022 Check Five Mates. This Christmas + New Year period #CheckYourMates www.checkyourmates.com.au

17.01.2022 The need to be strong and resilient for the job is often the problem in asking for help, according to Major Matt Finnerty. This Christmas + New Year period #CheckYourMates This Christmas + New Year period - it is important to #CheckYourMates www.checkyourmates.com.au... If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services: - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

16.01.2022 The Australian Army 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment recently held a memorial service to honour the 10th anniversary of the deaths of Sapper Darren Smith and Sapper... Jacob Moerland, who were killed in action while on patrol in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan in 2010. The service was held at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, and was limited to 20 close family and friends of the members due to COVID-19 restrictions. The service was also recorded by a Military Camera Team so it could be shared with family who were unable to attend. We remember them. Lest we forget. #YourADF #AusArmy

16.01.2022 Recently discharged after six years of service, Kelsey Nugent says the real danger lies in disconnection. Kelsey urges everyone this Christmas + New Year period to #CheckYourMates If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000... Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

16.01.2022 The Operation Compass team is delighted with the announcement of Ms Gwen Cherne as the Veteran Family Advocate. Gwen has done remarkable work in our Veteran community and has been an ongoing supporter of our trial. Congratulations Gwen! ... Learn more - https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/australia-names-vet/

16.01.2022 While the holiday season is often a time spent with friends and family, it can be isolating for others. Fortunately, help is only a phone call away. If you aren’t feeling okay or are worried about someone you know, please reach out.

14.01.2022 If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services: - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14... - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 See more

14.01.2022 #InternationalWomensDay is a day where we celebrate all the women in our community, especially our female veterans. Our Secretary, Liz Cosson AM CSC, shares her... experience as a woman in the ADF, the importance of those who supported her through her career and the collective effort needed to reach true gender parity. To all those women who served, and to all those who continue to serve, thank you for your service. #TYFYS #IWD2020 #EachForEqual

14.01.2022 Congratulations to my mate and Townsville veteran Paul Warren and Defence industry organisation Rheinmetall who have won the Prime Ministers Veterans Employer o...f the Year -Large award. Rheinmetall are rolling out the Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicle Nationally that will protect our soldiers See more

13.01.2022 Shaping the future of health care for our veterans Action on creating clear health pathways for veterans is building significant momentum in Townsville. That’s the pledge from Oasis Board Chairman Lieutenant General John Caligari AO, DSC (retired) who today announces two key initiatives. ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 This month, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is running free webinars on what ADF partners can expect in the first five years of service. Deputy Service Chie...fs, service chaplains and representatives from Defence Community Organisation will share insights and tips gathered from first-hand experience. First off the flight deck is the Royal Australian Air Force, tonight at 8pm AEDT, with Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy later this month. Details and register here: https://dfa.org.au/2020/02/23/webinars/ #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport

12.01.2022 How cool is this? Our 3rd Brigade soldiers are well and truly embracing the spirit of R U OK Day. Have you #CheckYourMates today?

11.01.2022 Despite #AnzacDay now being over for another year, it’s still important to #CheckYourMates We’re all feeling a bit out of place, so we need make sure that we stay connected. Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au... If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

11.01.2022 Some great photos from our "Bowling for Townsville" competition yesterday, for #VeteransHealthWeek

10.01.2022 Vietnam veteran and former Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Lieutenant Colonel John Salter MC (Rtd) explains why you should #CheckYourMates If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services:... - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 See more

10.01.2022 We recently launched our second round of community grants. Check out the full list of winners here. https://www.opcompass.org.au/community-grants

09.01.2022 Today is R U OK?Day - our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:... 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in The message for R U OK? Day 2020 is 'There's more to say after r u ok?' Watch the video and visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for more information and resources.

09.01.2022 Operation Compass proudly partnered with NAPHL who delivered a specialist GP training evening to assist build their knowledge and understanding of Veteran health pathways. Here are some highlight.

08.01.2022 This week we launched our Veteran Health Pathways program for Townsville GPs. Learn more here! Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Northern Queensland PHN

08.01.2022 Operation Compass today hosted our #VeteransHealthWeek event - Bowling for Townsville. Here are some highlights.

08.01.2022 Operation Compass is challenging you to #CheckYourMates this ANZAC Day Using your smart phone, record a video telling us in 20sec - 2:00min why you think it is important to #CheckYourMates this ANZAC Day?... One you've answered the question - we ask you to finish your by saying "Check Your Mates."

08.01.2022 LivingWorks Start is a new online, self-paced, 90-minute program designed as an introduction to suicide awareness and prevention. It will teach you how to recog...nise when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support. Anyone aged 13+ years who has contact with, or supports the veteran community, is eligible. No prior training is required. Find out more: https://www.openarms.gov.au//suicide-intervention-and-ment #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport

08.01.2022 Make sure tomorrow you get your copy of the Townsville Bulletin in print or online for a special #AnzacAtHome #CheckYourMates feature. If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000... Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

07.01.2022 When was the last time you checked on a mate? www.checkyourmates.com.au/how-to-checkyourmates/

07.01.2022 Despite #AnzacDay now being over for another year, it’s still important to #CheckYourMates We’re all feeling a bit out of place, so we need make sure that we stay connected. Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au... If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

07.01.2022 https://www.checkyourmates.com.au//a-conversation-can-sav/

07.01.2022 #werememberthem

06.01.2022 The #CHECKYOURMATES launch was held yesterday, here are a few highlights from the event. If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000... Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

06.01.2022 Some #CheckYourMates staying at home tips... Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000... Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 See more

05.01.2022 Check your Mates is a great health promotion supported by the Northern Queensland PHN , our regional Primary Health Network. Not everyone is in a good place ove...r the festive season so Check your Mates! We challenge you to check in on 5 of your mates you haven’t spoken to in a while - school friends, previous jobs, uni, family, people you served with. #checkyourmates Operation Compass #cateschemist #caringforyou #makingtownsvillebetter #convenienthealthsolutions #townsvillepharmacy #townsvillechemist See more

05.01.2022 Following the death of her brother by suicide last year, RAAF Airwoman Bethanie O’Brien struggled to cope and experienced suicidal thoughts and depression. If you or someone you know needs help, in an emergency, call 000. Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services.... - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 See more

04.01.2022 This Christmas + New Year period - take the challenge and check five mates. Connect - Yarn - Motivate. #CheckYourMates Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au... If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

02.01.2022 #CheckYourMates this Anzac Day https://www.checkyourmates.com.au/newsroom/anzac-day-2020/

02.01.2022 Make sure you check out our special feature in the Townsville Bulletin as part of #AnzacAtHome http://townsville.digitalpublish.com.au/anzac-day/ Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Fighting For Townsville, Northern Queensland PHN, Mayor Jenny Hill, Australian Army, HealthcYclé, Mater Private Hospital Townsville, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, Mates4Mates, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys

02.01.2022 A beautiful morning for our Boxing crew at Soroptimist park 6am session, fantastic effort by the group . Thanks to Operation Compass, PHN North Queensland, and Townsville City Council

01.01.2022 There are two things that the Townsville community is especially proud of. One, that we’re a vibrant garrison city with a strong connection with the Australian Defence Force ; and two, our beloved North Queensland Toyota Cowboys In the spirit of Anzac Day last weekend, we took some time to have a chat with Cowboys player Josh McGuire, who has a family connection to the defence force, to talk about the ANZAC spirit and how he’s going to be marking a very different Anzac Day in 2020. https://www.checkyourmates.com.au//cowboys-player-shows-h/

01.01.2022 https://www.checkyourmates.com.au/news/finding-the-courage/

01.01.2022 There’s no doubt that #AnzacAtHome will be very different this year. We’ll all be feeling a bit out of place this weekend so we need make sure that we stay connected. That spirit of mateship and looking out for each other is what the day is all about. What is most important this year is for everyone to #CheckYourMates.... Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help, In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

01.01.2022 Althought Townsville is a regional city with a population of 200,000 - it is still important to #CheckYourMates Learn more at www.checkyourmates.com.au If you or someone you know needs help,... In an emergency, call 000 Or outside of an emergency, you can contact these 24-hour services. - Open Arms 1800 011 046 - Lifeline 13 11 14 - Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800