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The ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program is an arts-based recovery program for ADF members who have been wounded, injured or become ill whilst in service. The program assists personnel to address wellbeing issues and individual recovery. Injuries or illnesses do not need to be service related or as the result of operational deployment.
ARRTS is a flexible training program which responds to individual abilities and aims to improve confidence and resilience through the medium of the arts. The acquisition of new skills in a positive learning environment encourages improved self-esteem, initiative and team work.
The ARRTS program offers three creative streams and civilian mentors, experts in their artistic stream, offering the participant skills training which is incremental and tailored to the ability of each individual.
Exposure to new experiences, sharing stories, fears and concerns with like-minded peers will assist individuals to reconnect with families, the community and the workforce.
Previous participants have reported significantly improved well-being including increased self confidence with an enhanced ability to ‘move on’ in their lives directly as a result of participating in the program. An improvement in communication was also reported. Evaluations undertaken from the various ARRTS programs support the benefits reported by participants.
It is expected service personnel continuing in service and those who will shortly transition to civilian life will benefit from participation.
The ADF Artsfor Recovery,Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program
FAQs:Q: Who pays for ARRTS?A: The cost of travel, accommodation, allowances as well as
course costs are funded by ARRTS.
Q: How are WII service people supported?A: A dedicated health team provides support for
participants during the program including liaison with the individuals current health practitioners if required.
Q: How do participants interact with mixed ranks?A: ARRTS is a ‘no rank’, no uniform program with
participants and sta� wearing neat civilian dress.
Q: Which services are able to utilise ARRTS?A: This is a tri-service program, all members from all
services can attend ARRTS.
Q: Are there any competencies to pass?A: No. ARRTS is not a pass/fail course. The intent is to
o�er new skills and experiences in a non threateningenvironment in order to build con�dence and resilience.At the end of each program participants are given theopportunity to showcase their work and achievementsto their family and other Defence members.
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Do I have to live in?Yes. The course is full-time and residential.
When are ARRTS programs held?ARRTS offers two programs annually, in May/June and November.
For additional information and application forms contact: [email protected]
or visit www.defence.gov.au/jcg/arrts