Australia

"Australian veterans' health: Afghanistan" is No 8 in the MAPW series of 2-page fact sheets, Australia: War and Health. The fact sheet discusses documented health effects of the war in Afghanistan on Australian military and on veterans, including deaths, injuries, long-term health effects, and psychological effects.

"Australian veterans' health: WW2" is No 3 in the MAPW series of 2-page fact sheets, Australia: War and Health. The fact sheet discusses  health effects of WW2 on Australian military and veterans.

"Australian veterans' health: Iraq War" is No 7 in the MAPW series of 2-page fact sheets, Australia: War and Health. The fact sheet discusses documented health effects of the Iraq War on Australian veterans, including psychological disorders and in particular Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

"Australian veterans' health: Vietnam" is No 5 in the MAPW series of 2-page fact sheets, Australia: War and Health. It documents death and injuries suffered by Australian troops in Vietnam, the disproportionate casualties among conscripts; and the severe long-lasting health effects on veterans, their children, and future generations.

"Australian veterans' health: Korea" is No 4 in the MAPW series of 2-page fact sheets, Australia: War and Health. Troops were wounded by gunfire, and suffered the effects of trench warfare in a severe climate. The fact sheet also documents longer term health effects for veterans, including a high level of cancers, and mental health effects; with reminiscences from gardener Peter Cundall.

The second in MAPW's 2013 series on war and health, this fact sheet discusses the wounds, disease and psychological trauma experienced by Australian participants and veterans of World War One.

The first in MAPW's 2013 series on war and health, this fact sheet introduces the series with a chronological list of the overseas wars in which Australia has participated. Casualty figures are given where known.

Australia's military relationships is the seventh in MAPW's War and militarism series.

Speech given by Dr Sue Wareham, Vice President of MAPW, to the Sydney Peace and Justice Coalition 10 April 2013.