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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Veterans wishing to access mental health support may benefit from more time with GPs and psychiatrists and ongoing care through DVA's Veteran Mental Health Incentive.

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Enjoy the convenience of digital access to your Veteran Card.

Carer helps man into car

To be fully reimbursed for travel expenses, it’s important you choose the closest healthcare provider that can deliver your compensable treatment.

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We’ve introduced system improvements to streamline claims for travel expense reimbursements. This means claims that are simple or straightforward can be paid faster.

A group of elderly veteran community members exercising

The 2026-27 round of the Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program is now open for applications!

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Recent media reporting and marketing activity by some healthcare providers has suggested that veterans, particularly those living in regional and remote Australia, may struggle to access treatment unless they engage with specific service providers - including fly-in, fly-out services.

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The period veterans receiving a pension can travel overseas before their Pension Supplement is affected has doubled from 6 weeks to 12 weeks.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

Please be aware this article contains references to suicide. Please consider your individual needs before proceeding.

Veterans, RSL LifeCare members and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in front of a memorial wall

The more than 25,000 strong veteran community in the Tweed/North Coast region has received a much-needed boost to local support and services.

Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Australian Government has listened to feedback from veterans and will not proceed with the proposed $5,000 allied health service threshold.

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