The much-anticipated veterans’ catalogue of services web application, now branded as the ‘Veterans’ Catalogue’, went live today (Tuesday, November 1, 2022). The app has been developed with a vision of empowering veterans and their families to more easily find and...
From this week, Veterans, war widows and widowers living in residential aged care will benefit from expanded access to clinically necessary allied health care services and rehabilitation aids and appliances, regardless of the level of care they are receiving. Minister...
MORE veterans seeking to manage their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will benefit with the expansion of the Government’s psychiatric assistance dog program. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said following the successful launch of the...
MORE SUPPORT TO FORMER PARTNERS OF VETERANS ALL recipients of the Partner Service Pension through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) will now maintain access for at least 12 months after separating from their veteran partner, regardless of their marital status,...
VETERANS and their families across Australia will be better supported thanks to more than $875,000 in community grants aimed at improving veteran health and wellbeing. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said 68 projects will...
SUPPORTING VETERANS’ FAMILIES THIS LEGACY WEEK TOMORROW marks the start of Legacy Week, the annual national appeal to support the families of veterans who have given their life or health for this country. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester will...
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is working closely with the veteran community to make sure we are designing MyService to best suit your needs and preferences. It is with thanks to feedback from MyService users, that we have recently updated the claims page to...
DVA ONLINE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH MYGOV VETERANS and their families will join millions of Australians transacting with government online through myGov. As part of its program to modernise and streamline services, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), in...
The Federal Government is putting veterans first with an innovative trial of assistance dogs for veterans. La Trobe University in Victoria will partner with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) in conducting a $2 million trial of post-traumatic stress disorder...
A program to improve easy access to general information about mental health services, counselling, rehabilitation, and transition and support services for veterans and their families has been launched in Mount Gambier, South Australia and North Lakes in the Moreton...