Provider news

The Government has announced the extension of temporary COVID-19 health arrangements until 30 June 2021.

There are some key things you need to know about administering the COVID-19 vaccine to DVA clients.

General Practitioners (GPs) and Allied Health Providers are invited to participate in the evaluation of DVA’s treatment cycle arrangements.

Operated by new staff, the Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre’s (VAPAC) quality of service will remain the same.

Information on treating veterans during the five day lockdown across Victoria.

Information for health providers on treating veterans during the five-day lockdown in specific regions of Western Australia.

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.