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Learn about the benefits and support veterans and families of veterans can access through DVA.

Families and dependants

We offer pensions, education assistance and payments to support the eligible family members of veterans.

Your mental wellbeing

We provide free mental health care for veterans and counselling and support for families.

Veteran Card

Veteran Cards can be used to access medical and mental health treatment, prescription medicines in Australia.

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MyService is the way to manage your business with us online.

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For health care professionals who treat our veterans.

25th anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan 2001-2021

Find out more about the 11 October 2026 commemorative service and how to register.

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Highest ever recorded support for veterans and families of veterans

DVA made a record number of decisions on veterans’ health conditions in 2025–26, resulting in more treatment, services and support being provided to veterans and families of veterans than ever before.

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Are you the child or grandchild of a Vietnam veteran? Apply for the 2027 Long Tan Bursary

Applications are now open for the 2027 round of the Long Tan Bursary.

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Vietnam Veterans’ Day: remembering service, sacrifice and the legacy of Long Tan

Today, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australians are encouraged to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of all who served during the Vietnam War. This year we also recognise the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

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