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If you’re a psychiatrist who prescribes psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and missed the recent DVA clinician briefing, the recording is now available.
If you’re a GP, our new printable quick guide can help you understand what supports are available when presented with a veteran with cognitive concerns.
The new Aged Care Act commenced on 1 November 2025 as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to creating a simpler, fairer and more respectful aged-care system.
From 3 November 2025 authorised psychiatrists can request funding for psychedelic assisted psychotherapy using MDMA or psilocybin for veterans with specified mental health conditions.
This International Day for Older Persons we acknowledge the important role of nurses and aged care workers who support elderly veterans.
DVA has expanded who can diagnose anxiety and depressive disorders for liability claims to include treating Clinical Psychologists and treating General Practitioners.
If you’re an allied health provider, our 2 new printable quick guides can help you support your veteran clients and families by improving your understanding of DVA’s healthcare arrangements and processes.
Changes have been made to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs provider requirements, outlined in the updated Notes for Allied Health Providers and Notes for General Practitioners.
The new “Guide for Residential Aged Care Teams Supporting DVA Clients” and DVA webpages provide a comprehensive overview of the range of support services available to DVA clients to assist with their care.
Health providers can now seek prior approval for pharmaceuticals through the Health Professionals Online Service (HPOS).