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DVA Provider News
Last updated:
19 February 2021
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Updated DVA form for non-nutritional thickened fluid products
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the order form for Non-nutritional Thickened Fluid Products under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
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New veteran mental health assistance line
Almost three in four transitioned ADF members are estimated to have had a mental health disorder during their lifetime, either prior to, during or after their military career
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Prescribing Medical Grade Footwear (MGF) for DVA clients
Podiatrists are advised to check the procedures for assessing and prescribing Medical Grade Footwear (MGF) for DVA clients, to support best-practice use and improved patient outcomes.
This includes use of the correct prescription form, and fitting and issuing the first pair of shoes to your client before prescribing subsequent pairs.
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Free webinar for providers about hearing services for veterans
The free webinar will inform health professionals, community workers, veterans and their families about hearing devices and treatments available to veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus.
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Order new resources for your clinic about aged care for older DVA clients
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published two new booklets and a series of eight training webinars for health providers who treat older veterans and their families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.