Our Mission

To support those who serve or have served in defence of our nation and commemorate their service and sacrifice.

Who we support

Through the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, DVA supports:

• veterans, war widows and widowers;
• serving and former defence force members;
• eligible Australian Federal Police members with overseas service; and
• their dependants and carers.

How we support them

• Providing compensation and income support entitlements.
• Delivering health care and rehabilitation services.
• Fulfilling Australia’s commitment to remember and honour those who serve our nation.

Our Values

We respect those who have served our nation and the members of the Australian Defence Force.

We uphold the values of the Australian Public Service.

Integrity, honesty, fairness and openness will underpin our approach to achieve and maintain excellence in everything we do.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides policy advice and administrative support to:

• the Minister and the Australian Government;
• the Repatriation Commission in the administration of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986; and
• the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission in the administration of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, and for claims relating to defence service and certain overseas police service covered by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

The department also administers the War Graves Act 1980, through the Office of Australian War Graves, and the Defence Service Homes Act 1918.