Health providers play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of veterans and families of veterans, and we want to keep you informed.
Join senior leaders from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) for a community town hall focused on recent updates and changes, DVA processes and operations that impact health providers.
This session will provide a practical overview of what’s changed and how DVA is continuing to improve ways of working, including:
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Fee guidance
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Strengthening integrity
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Compensation reports
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The use of independent medical examinations
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Medicinal cannabis
Presenters
- Andrew Kefford, Deputy Secretary Policy and Programs
- Dr Steph Davis, Chief Health Officer
- Dr Jon Lane, Chief Psychiatrist
Town Hall details
Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 pm (AEST)
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: Free
Registration
To attend, please register via the link below:
Online Registration | DVA Providers Town Hall
Registrations will close on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Registered participants will receive joining details prior to the event. If you have any questions you would like addressed please submit them through the registration form. There will be limited ability to answer questions on the night. An edited recording and transcript will be made available to registrants following the town hall and will be published on the DVA website.
We encourage all health providers who support veterans and families of veterans to join us for this important update. Register by Friday, 1 May 2026 to secure your place and submit any questions you would like covered.