Effects of the Vietnam War on Australia

Effects of the Vietnam War on Australia

1. Vietnam Veterans

   • War inflicted psychological and physical damage on soldiers
   • 1 in 5 veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder
   • Veterans had an above-average incidence of diseases
     • Head cancer
     • Neck Cancer
     • Tumours
   • High rates of suicide and alcoholism

2. Refugees

   • The war created almost two million refugees
   • Marked the end of the White Australia policy

3. Strengthened ties between many Asian nations