As was alluded to earlier, the defence force in New Zealand has really recognized the importance and significance of providing holistic transition support. In theory, we have come to the conclusion that transition begins on the very first day of employment.
So we are now taking a bit of a different perspective, knowing that we would be treating our members as being in a transition stage from day one, meaning that we would be looking at giving them the life skills, giving them the support, giving them awareness of what may be happening outside of the defence force, so that when they are prepared, or do decide that they wish to exit, they are much better equipped and able to manage some of those challenges that might present themselves.