Veteran Health & Well-Being Coaching Program
Supporting Veterans to Build Sustainable Health & Well-being
This personalised health and well-being coaching program has been specifically designed for Australian Military Veterans, recognising the unique challenges, experiences, and strengths within the Defence community. Whether you are transitioning out of service, adjusting to civilian life, or simply wanting to improve your overall health after a brief or extended period away from Defence, this program meets you where you are.
Led by me, Katie, a Registered Nutritionist with over 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Public Health Advisor, and Nutritionist, This program provides practical, realistic and sustainable strategies to support long-term health and well-being.
Program Overview
This coaching program is designed to support you to set and achieve health and well-being goals.
Together, we will:
- Identify your current health status, habits and challenges
- Set realistic, meaningful and achievable goals
- Develop a personalised nutrition, health and well-being plan that is tailored to your lifestyle
- Build skills, confidence and consistency over time
- Adjust strategies as your needs evolve
What the Program Covers
This is a holistic lifestyle program, addressing all key pillars of health and related factors:
Nutrition
- Building balanced and sustainable eating habits
- Cutting through misinformation and confusion
- Developing a healthy relationship with food
- Supporting energy, gut health and overall wellbeing
Sleep
- Improving sleep quality and routines
- Understanding the impact of sleep on physical and mental health
Stress Management
- Recognising how stress can affect your diet, health and well-being.
- Practical tools to manage and reduce stress to improve your mental and physical health.
Movement & Exercise
- Incorporating realistic and enjoyable movement
- Building strength, mobility and consistency
- Supporting physical and mental health through activity
Social Connection
- Addressing isolation and building support networks
- Strengthening relationships and community connection
Understanding and Shaping Healthy Habits
- Recognising how habits (alcohol, caffeine, smoking, screen time, etc) impact sleep, mood, and energy
- Building awareness to support more balanced and mindful choices
- Creating positive, sustainable and enjoyable routines
- Gently removing unhelpful patterns
- Developing consistency through small and manageable changes
Practical, Real-World Support
This program is grounded in practical advice you can actually use:
- Simple strategies that fit into your daily life
- No restrictive diets or unrealistic expectations
- Flexible plans that adapt to your circumstances, goals and timeframes
- Ongoing support, accountability and guidance
Delivery Options
To ensure accessibility for all Defence Veterans:
- In-person sessions available for Adelaide-based Veterans
- Online coaching available for Veterans across Australia
Who This Program Is For
This program is suitable for Veterans who:
- Want to improve their overall health and wellbeing
- Feel overwhelmed or confused about nutrition and lifestyle advice
- Are navigating transition or life changes
- Want practical, sustainable strategies—not quick fixes
- Value working with someone who understands the Defence community
Referral & Collaborative Care
Katie recognises that health is multifaceted. Where needed, she may suggest referral to other healthcare providers, so you receive the right care at the right time. This may include:
- General Practitioners
- Mental health professionals
- Allied health providers
- Specialist services
A Program Built on Understanding and Respect
With 27 years as a Defence partner, Katie understands the realities of military life—the relocations, unpredictability, stress and transition challenges. This lived experience shapes a program that is:
- Respectful of your background, experiences and recent journey
- Adaptable to your needs, circumstances and goals
- Focused on what actually works
Your Next Step
This program is about helping you build a healthier, more sustainable way of living—one step at a time.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
