Keeping well heading into 2026

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Changes to Social Services Delivery

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Defence Health Hub

Find the latest information on health and wellbeing for NZDF, families & veterans.
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Tāngata Whaiora
Health Services Handbook

Introducing your new guide to Defence Health Services.
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A service members' guide to occupational medical grading

Regular Force routine medicals have been improved
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What is wairua?

Wairua – a living soul

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Op STAND

A safer STAND on substance use

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NZDF Community Wellbeing Support

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Managing time apart

Keeping your relationships going when you aren't physically present

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Staying at the top of your game
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Staying at the top of your game
Rethink the Drink
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Rethink the Drink
NZDF Transition Guide
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NZDF Transition Guide

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Identity

If you know who you are and where you are from, you will know where you are going.
Identity

Meaning and purpose

Having a sense of meaning and purpose makes us more resilient and determined, and less dissuaded by setbacks.
Meaning and purpose

Connecting with culture

How to connect with and cherish your cultural connections.
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