Why should you get a Veteran Health Check?
The Veteran Health Check aims to identify any physical or mental health concerns you may have after you transition out of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). As long as you have at least one day of continuous full-time service in the permanent or reserve forces you can get the Veteran Health Check.
The Veteran Health Check has been specifically designed to help identify physical or mental health concerns you may have early. The comprehensive health check covers all aspects of health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health. After that, you can get the best help possible through a referral to another service or immediate treatment.
If you have transitioned on or before 30 June 2019, you can access the One-off Veteran Health Check. This type of health check is eligible for a benefit through Medicare, so you do not need to be a DVA Veteran Card holder to access the One-off Veteran Health Check.
If you transitioned out of the ADF on or after 1 July 2019, you are eligible for the Annual Veteran Health Check. This service allows you to build a relationship with your local general practitioner (GP) as you will have an appointment annually every year for the first five years after you leave the ADF. You can access this service through your DVA Veteran Card and it is at no cost to the veteran.
Keep on top of your health and book in for a 45-minute appointment with a GP – your Veteran Health Check. Just make sure they accept the DVA Veteran Card. To learn more, visit the Veteran Health Check page of the DVA website.
If you have not received a DVA White Card and you think that you are eligible, please call 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) or visit MyService to apply online.
