Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program is a four-week residential program held twice a year. The program will be held from 26 October 2025 to 21 November 2025.
The program helps build confidence and resilience in people who are experiencing health and wellbeing challenges related to service in the Australian Defence Force, ACT Emergency Services, and the Australian Federal Police.
Training and mentoring from arts practitioners enables participants to learn musical instruments, creative writing techniques and visual art methods. Through the artistic process, participants will discover new ways to express themselves, relax and allow time for their minds to focus on something completely different to their military ‘day to day’ operational based tempo.
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The ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program is a four-week residential program held twice a year. The program will be held from 26 October 2025 to 21 November 2025.
The program helps build confidence and resilience in people who are experiencing health and wellbeing challenges related to service in the Australian Defence Force, ACT Emergency Services, and the Australian Federal Police.
Training and mentoring from arts practitioners enables participants to learn musical instruments, creative writing techniques and visual art methods. Through the artistic process, participants will discover new ways to express themselves, relax and allow time for their minds to focus on something completely different to their military ‘day to day’ operational based tempo.
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Connect with the Defence Australia:
Facebook: facebook.com/defenceaustralia
Instagram: facebook.com/defenceaustralia
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/departmentofdefence
X: twitter.com/DefenceAust
Website: https://www.defence.gov.au/
ABOUT DEFENCE AUSTRALIA
To defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
S20260367
