Provider news

Members of the Australian civilian surgical and medical teams who provided medical aid, training and treatment to local Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War are eligible for the DVA Gold Card. The card provides access to medical treatment for all conditions and ensures they receive the support they need.

The treatment cycle changes to allied health referrals will now be introduced on 1 October 2019.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has made it easier for clients with swallowing difficulties to access non-nutritional thickened fluid products through the (RAP) Schedule

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is providing psychiatric assistance dogs to some eligible veterans as an adjunct to their treatment and management of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Eligible de facto partners of veterans may now be able to continue receiving the Partner Service Pension (PSP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for 12 months after separation from their partner.

DVA Gold Card entitles the holder to DVA-funded services for all health conditions, whether they are related to war/military service or not.

Recent cyber-attacks on health providers’ records, and the consequent hacking of patients’ personal banking and other accounts, highlight the need to be ever vigilant about the security risks to patient records.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has improved the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) to expand support available to eligible DVA clients.

The way orthotists can deliver services to Australia’s veteran community is changing.

In 2018, DVA conducted a comprehensive compliance review of dental services provided to clients, for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017.