Information if you're affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
DVA Provider News
Last updated:
18 November 2020
-
Improved DVA website resources and content for providers
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has listened to concerns raised by the health sector about the currency and usability of its website content, and has made significant changes to the web pages for providers.
-
Misleading advertising about veteran healthcare by third-party organisations
Veterans and their families are being advised to avoid engaging with misleading advertisements by third-party referral organisations, about veteran healthcare.
-
Allied health treatment cycle arrangements continue during pandemic
The allied health treatment cycle arrangements for DVA clients continues to apply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Provisional Access to Medical Treatment trial for veterans
While their claim is being considered, eligible claimants will be able to receive medical and allied health treatment on a provisional basis for one or more of the 20 most commonly accepted conditions for ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
-
Hearing services for your DVA patient
Access the latest information about hearing services available to veterans, including a free brochure that health providers can order.
-
Register for free webinars about DVA Community Nursing and aids and home modifications
DVA and the Older Persons Advocacy Network are continuing our successful series of webinars in June. Following on from the first three editions, webinars four and five will be held on Tuesday 16 June 2020. The topics are:
- 11am — Rehabilitation Appliance Program, and
- 2pm — DVA Community Nursing Program.
-
DVA advises veterans to contact GP for healthcare options during pandemic
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients have been advised to continue accessing health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to contact their usual General Practitioner (GP) to discuss the options available to them.
-
Register now for two free webinars about DVA home and respite care services
DVA and the Older Persons Advocacy Network are hosting a series of eight webinars. Following on from the first successful webinar held on 25 March 2020, webinars two and three will be held on Tuesday 26 May 2020. The topics are:
- 11 am — Veterans’ Home Care
- 2 pm — Respite and Convalescent Care
-
DVA clients to receive new look Veteran Card for healthcare
DVA clients are receiving new look Veteran Cards to access healthcare. Health providers can accept the Veteran Cards from DVA clients for their treatments as usual. Client entitlements remain the same.
-
Veterans can access personal monitoring technology through DVA
Accessing and installing a personal monitoring system may be suitable for older veterans and widow/ers if they are self-isolating to protect themselves from exposure to COVID-19.