Defence Allegedly Stole Mental Health App Developed by Veterans Group, Similar App Made

An Australian war veteran’s group has alleged that a mental health app it developed was stolen by the Australian Defence Force and given to consultancy giant Deloitte, which then created a similar app.

An Australian war veteran’s group has alleged that a mental health app it developed was stolen by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and given to consultancy firm. Jenny Kane/AP Photo

An Australian war veteran’s group has alleged that a mental health app it developed was stolen by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and given to consultancy firm Deloitte, which then created a similar app.

Adrian Sutter, founder of proactive mental health organisations Swiss 8 and Recalibr8, and an East Timor and Afghan war veteran, helped develop a mental health app—Swiss 8—to support at-risk young veterans in their transition back to civilian life, reported News Corp.