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Authorised attendant

When an eligible veteran or war widow/er travels for approved medical treatment, DVA may reimburse expenses incurred by an authorised attendant, that is, where the health provider has certified that travel with an attendant was medically necessary.

See Factsheet:

HSV02 Entitlements under the Repatriation Transport Scheme (PDF 129kB)

Counselling services

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

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