Health service providers are invited to participate in upcoming consultation webinars to help shape the design of allied health arrangements for Veteran Card holders.
The webinars will provide an overview of the arrangements that will come into effect on 1 July 2027 and offer participants the opportunity to ask questions.
The changes will make it easier for veterans to access allied health care by removing the current 12-session treatment cycle and reducing the need for GP appointments and repeat referrals. A new annual $5,000 review threshold will help ensure treatment remains appropriate and effective, while those who need higher levels of clinically necessary care will continue to receive it. Veteran Card holders eligible for the Special Rate Disability Pension or Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Pension, as well as those who have been determined to be catastrophically injured, will be exempt from the threshold.
A range of sessions are available during the consultation period, including a webinar specifically for health providers from 6pm to 7pm (AEST) on Wednesday 30 September. Register your interest in an upcoming consultation webinar.
Participants can submit questions in advance to help shape webinar discussions and ensure sessions focus on the topics of greatest interest to attendees. Questions can be submitted during the registration process.
If you were unable to attend the virtual community information session on 2 September, a recording is now available. The session provided an overview of the discussion paper, consultation process and how stakeholders can provide feedback on the proposed arrangements. Watch the recording.
To support stakeholders participating in the consultation process, DVA has also published frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a factsheet about the proposed arrangements. Visit the changes for allied health webpage to access these resources and learn more.
The proposed changes aim to support Veteran Card holders to continue receiving clinically appropriate allied health care and achieve positive health outcomes. Your insights will help shape the design and delivery of these important reforms.
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Consultation closes on 30 October 2026. We encourage all interested stakeholders to get involved and have their say.