The Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) was established in 2013 in response to the growing need for an innovative model of care in veterans’ wellbeing.

As a veteran led charity and Public Benevolent Institution, ANVAM supports the mental, physical and social wellbeing of current and former service members and families through community-based facilitated Arts engagements.

Born from the need for innovation and community engagement to address the declining state of veterans wellbeing, ANVAM was established in 2013, and incorporated on Anzac Day 2015. Since then, ANVAM has continued to deliver a strength-based approach grounded in creative expression, incentivising wellness and promoting social connectedness as the key to wellbeing.

ANVAM’s whole-of-life focus, engages veterans early in their career or transition to equip veterans with the tools that promote validation, identity and purpose.

ANVAM showcases the stories of veterans’ unique lived experiences during and post-service.

ANVAM actively seeks partnerships across the veteran, arts and health sectors to collaboratively develop thought-leadership, research and opportunities for the veteran community to thrive.