The M-CARM is an acronym which stands for the Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure. The M-CARM has been validated for ex-serving ADF personnel.

The MT-Ready is acronym which stands for the Mental Readiness for Military Transition scale. The MT-Ready has been validated for current serving ADF personnel.

The M-CARM takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. 

The MT-Ready takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. 

Depending on your identified needs you will automatically be registered in relevant modules. Each module take approx. 20 -25 minues to complete.

If the M-CARM profile indicates areas where a veteran may benefit from assistance, there are a number of options. Firstly, veterans will be eligible to enroll in Go Beyond, a free tailored online training program. Additionally, veterans can link in to an ESO (Ex-Service Organisation) or see their health care provider.

If the MT-Ready profile indicates areas where a current serving member may benefit from assistance, there are a number of online resources listed to access.

Explain (and provide a copy) of your M-CARM profile / or provide your MT-Ready to your health provider. Let them know which domains have been identified as working well and are not problematic for you, and importantly, in which domains you may benefit from assistance. Your health provider may be able to recommend helpful resources or refer you to someone else who can help (e.g. a psychologist; ESO).

The M-CARM and MT-Ready is administered in a self-report format. 

The M-CARM is an early read on how a transitioning service member is adjusting. The M-CARM profile results can be used to provide encouragement to ex-service personnel in the domains they are doing well in and to have a focused discussion around areas they may benefit from assistance. The domain scores can be used to identify and target specific areas for potential treatment focus (and psychoeducation/education/awareness).

The MT-Ready is an early read on your readiness for transitioning. The MT-Ready profile results can be used to provide encouragement to current-service personnel in the domains they are doing well in and to have a focused discussion around areas they may benefit from assistance. The domain scores can be used to identify and target specific areas for potential treatment focus (and psychoeducation/education/awareness).

Please check first to see if your query can be answered by the webpages on m-carm.com or these FAQ. Please refer to About, Permission pages. If you still have queries please contact the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation;

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation

Greenslopes Private Hospital, Newdegate St, Greenslopes QLD 4120 

Phone: 07 3329 7284 | Fax: 07 3394 7767

Email: enquiries.gmrf@ramsayhealth.com.au or info@m-carm.org

Not currently. The M-CARM and MT-Ready has only been validated for ADF veterans. 

The M-CARM and MT-Ready are tools that focus on the psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration to civilian life after permanent separation from the military. Other measures for ex-service personnel or those reintegrating either focus on (a) reintegration following deployment (not permanent separation of service personnel); and/or (b) exclusively on injured veterans. The few pre-transition measures available are not psychometric measures (have not been developed and tested with current-serving members to demonstrate their validity and utility), and they do not assess for important psychological and social factors such as identity, loss, belonging, and civilian connection. 

If you would like further information please see our Publications.

The correct citation for the M-CARM is:  Romaniuk, M., Fisher, G., Kidd, C. et al. Assessing psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration after military service: development and psychometric evaluation of the post-separation Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM). BMC Psychiatry 20, 531 (2020).

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02936-y

The correct citation for the MT-Ready is:   Romaniuk, M., Fisher, G., Sunderland, M. et al. Development and psychometric evaluation of the mental readiness for military transition scale (MT-Ready). BMC Psychiatry 23, 575 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05032-z

Please refer to the M-CARM published article: Romaniuk, M., Fisher, G., Kidd, C. et al. Assessing psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration after military service: development and psychometric evaluation of the post-separation Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM). BMC Psychiatry 20, 531 (2020).

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02936-y

Please refer to the MT-Ready published article: Romaniuk, M., Fisher, G., Sunderland, M. et al. Development and psychometric evaluation of the mental readiness for military transition scale (MT-Ready). BMC Psychiatry 23, 575 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05032-z

The M-CARM (ex-serving) or MT-Ready (current serving) can be undertaken by veterans through our website here or administered by health care professionals. The individual M-CARM profile and MT-Ready profile developed on completion of the measure is designed for self-learning/insight, and a PDF version of your results can be downloaded or emailed to you. 

Ex-serving personnel can then proceed to the Go Beyond program in order to improve and gain insight into the areas where they may benefit from assistance. Additionally, interpretation of the M-CARM and MT-Ready can be carried out by health providers using the individual profile, if desired.

If you are currently experiencing difficulties or concerns with your mental health, talk to your GP or mental health professional in addition to considering accessing the support options below. 

Open Arms

Provides counselling and support services for current and ex-serving ADF members and their families. 

https://www.openarms.gov.au/
Ph. 1800 011 046

Lifeline Australia 

Information on a range of problems you might be facing, such as financial problem, gambling, relationship problems or mental health problems 
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/

Ph. 13 11 14

Head to Health (Australian Department of Health)
Evidence-based apps and online programs, online forums and peer support services, phone, chat and email services for confidential support, and mental health websites and digital resources by trusted organisations.

https://headtohealth.gov.au/

Ph. 1800 595 212

Beyond Blue
Provides extensive mental health resources and support.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Ph. 1300 22 4636

SANE Australia

A national mental health charity providing support, research and advocacy.

https://www.sane.org/counselling-support/sane-support-services

Ph. 1800 187 263

 

Mental Health Online

Provides comprehensive and effective online services and programs free of charge. Services include self-assessment, self-help, and optional access to online professional support for problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.

https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au/

E-Couch 
A self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety and worry, social anxiety relationship breakdown, and loss and grief. It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity. 

https://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome