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From July, we’ll be re-issuing Veteran Cards. Ensuring your postal information is correct will help avoid delays.
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 Minister for Veterans Affairs has announced that Mr Brendan Cox has been appointed as the
The impact of military personnel extends far beyond their role in defending our nation. The Saluting Their Service Commemorative (STS) Grants Program provides schools, councils, ex-service and community organisations the opportunity to honour and pay tribute to their service by sharing and preserving Australia’s wartime heritage.
Veteran White Card holders can access fully funded mental health treatment, even if their condition is not related to their service.
An information booklet on the veterans’ legislation changes from 1 July is now available from the DVA website.
Information on accessing DVA letters and statements at tax time.
The Additional Disablement Amount (ADA) is a new payment being introduced from 1 July 2026.
Information is available to help you decide when it’s best to make a new claim for compensation or rehabilitation – before or after 1 July 2026.
All travel for treatment taken from 1 July 2026 will be assessed under the improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).