DVA services for Vietnam Veterans’ children

DVA provides programs and services for the children of Vietnam veterans, including:

mental health support through the VVCS––Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service;
medical support through the Vietnam Veterans’ Children Support Program; and
educational support through the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme and the Long Tan Bursary.

Counselling services are available to all Australian veterans, their partners and children through the VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Family Counselling Service (VVCS). In particular sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans, of any age, can access the VVCS. This is a confidential and free service and may be accessed by calling 1800 011 046.

Applications for the Long Tan Bursary Scheme are available from the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust, who administer the bursary scheme on behalf of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, on 1800 620 361 or vvt@accsoft.com.au.

Registration and information on whether you qualify for the Vietnam Veterans Children Support Program is available by calling 1800 550 504.