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Gold card

This card is issued to those veterans of Australia's defence force, their widows/widowers and dependants entitled to treatment for all medical conditions.

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Read more information about eligibility for the gold card and the benefits available.

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  • Eligibility for the Repatriation health card – for all conditions (gold) (HSV59)
  • Using the Repatriation health card – for all conditions (gold) (HSV60) 

Counselling services

VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, a service founded by Vietnam veterans 1800 011 046

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