Sarah Jarret

Sarah has been a Lived Experience Community & Peer Advisor at Open Arms, Veteran and Families Counseling in North Queensland since 2019. Sarah utilises her Lived Experience to support Clients with a person-centred approach on their recovery journey; advocate for change and improve awareness within her Organisation and the Community, to provide improved access and support for Defence Families; improve Community awareness and de-stigmatisation with the facilitation of programs such as Mental Health First Aid. While Sarah’s supports all Clients seeking support from her Organisation, her focus is on working with individuals impacted by the complexities of being in a military family, the transitional nature of Defence service and its effect post service on the partner, children and extended support networks. Sarah herself has experience in seeking assistance and the recovery process for depression, anxiety and isolation due to her Husband’s service. Sarah support her Husband’s journey with rehabilitation from physical injury and recovery from mental health challenges.