Provider news

The provision of allied health services, including mental health services, to DVA clients residing in aged care facilities, has been increased until 30 June-2022, in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care’s recommendations on COVID-19.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised its Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Schedule of Equipment.

DVA is undertaking a review of its dental program to investigate how it can continue to meet the current and future needs of the veteran community, and consider where changes may be necessary.

DVA Gold, White and Orange health cards have been replaced with Veteran Cards. The Veteran Cards (Gold, White or Orange) have been issued to all DVA cardholders.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has made a number of changes to the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) order form for low vision products after consultation with health advisers and other stakeholders.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has updated the guidelines and form used by health providers to request a psychiatric assistance dog under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has recently reviewed the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guideline for the supply of Home Medical Oxygen Therapy.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the Request for Assistive Communication Devices and/or Speech Pathology Apps/Software form, under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the National Guideline and form for prescribing assistive listening devices (ALDs) under the Rehabilitation Appliance Program (RAP).