Information if you're affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Latest news for veterans
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What the Budget means for the veteran community
8 October 2020The 2020–21 Budget focuses on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our veterans and their families. -
Veteran Family Advocate Gwen Cherne
1 October 2020In August 2020, Gwen Cherne was appointed as the first ever Veteran Family Advocate, representing the perspectives of veterans' families in ongoing policy and decision-making across Government. In this profile, she discusses her background and priorities. -
NSW Government Veterans Employment Program workshop
1 October 2020The NSW Veterans Employment Program is offering an online two-day Veteran Employment Workshop. Registrations close soon. -
Access to temporary telehealth services extended
24 September 2020The Australian Government has extended temporary COVID-19 telehealth arrangements to 31 March 2021 -
COVID-19 - Overseas financial assistance
23 September 2020Support for vulnerable Australian citizens whose return to Australia has been impacted by the pandemic. -
Community Nursing program and COVID-19
17 September 2020If you currently receive DVA-funded community nursing services, your provider can develop an individual pandemic plan with you and your family to help you stay well during the pandemic. -
Meeting your rehabilitation needs during COVID-19
17 September 2020DVA's Rehabilitation Program and Rehabilitation Appliances Program have been working with providers and suppliers to maintain services during the pandemic. -
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
16 September 2020On 3 August, the Prime Minister announced a pandemic leave disaster payment. -
COVID-19 and War Graves
16 September 2020COVID-19 is not significantly affecting the work of the Office of Australian War Graves. -
Vietnam Veterans Day in northern Australia
14 September 2020Commemorative ceremonies were held in Townsville and Darwin to mark Vietnam Veterans Day.