Every day someone in the DVA community is diagnosed with diabetes and many others within our community remain undiagnosed.

The Department of Defence is changing the way it supports members and their families to transition to civilian life in line with Government guidance on COVID-19.

Zuma and Leon are the first two psychiatric assistance dogs to be partnered with their veteran owners as part of DVA’s Psychiatric Assistance Dog program.  

Twenty-five DVA staff members are broadening their skills by being on secondment to Services Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020 Napier Waller Art Prize raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel, encourages artistic excellence, and promotes the transformative power of creativity.

Veterans and their families can continue to access DVA services online and by telephone throughout COVID-19.

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Gold Card holders are now able to access a range of priority assistance from Australian supermarkets, when purchasing online or shopping in-store.

SCAM ALERT: DVA has been alerted to a malicious email which claims to be from myGov. The email prompts users to log in to an online portal and provide scanned copies of their passport and driver’s licence in addition to a picture of themselves holding the document. [see screen shot]

The Australian and state and territory governments have announced a number of significant measures to bolster the health care system and ensure access to health care for all Australians during the pandemic.

Mental health services delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, occupational therapists and social workers will be provided as part of DVA’s new telehealth arrangements, where clinically appropriate. These services can still be covered by non-liability health care arrangements where applicable.