The centre has been set up in the old Carmelite Monastery as a hub for veterans, first responders and their families to manage their own wellbeing.

As it continues to expands its services the people behind the Pro Patria Centre are seeking to refine their understanding of the unique needs of the Riverina's serving and former emergency services personnel and their families.

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They are calling on the first responders community to take part in a five-minute anonymous survey to help achieve their goal.

"Listening to the service members and their families is a critical step in getting to services needed into the region," a statement said.

To take part in the survey as either a serving and former serving emergency service person, click here.

To take part as a partner or family members of serving and former serving emergency service personnel, click here.

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