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During the Anzac Day period the Open Arms telephone line is available to support current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their immediate families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Those who have served and sacrificed or seen it through the eyes of those they love and support, represent the living embodiment of the Anzac spirit.

To assist us in this and ensure the fastest processing time for veterans, we have asked advocates to ensure that all claims are complete and lodged through MyService.

Hard copies of DVA’s Veteran Support and Services Guide are now available everywhere in Australia where you’ll physically engage with DVA.

Advocates are asked to ensure that all claims are complete and lodged through MyService.

Following passage of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025, the first level of external merits review for all compensation claim decisions made from 21 April 2025 will be to the Veterans’ Review Board, regardless of which Act a veteran or dependant has claimed under.

This year marks a poignant milestone: the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli during the First World War.

To help you manage your health, take action to stay well, address health concerns and develop a relationship with your GP, you can access a fully funded Veteran Health Check through DVA.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has recognised that, due to the nature of military service, veterans may experience greater risks detrimental to their long-term wellbeing, highlighting a need to better support the wellbeing of veterans across their lifespan.