Services available to help you to stay independent in your own home.

The Australian Government is committed to supporting older Australians to remain living independently in their home.  These pages provide information on the services available through DVA, and other services available to all older Australians, including DVA clients.

The veteran’s guide to living independently booklet has been developed to help you understand the services and supports available. You can view this online or order a hardcopy to be delivered to your home, from the aged care resources page of the website.

We appreciate those family members, acquaintances and friends who provide care to help our veterans remain independent.  To assist you we have put together some information to help you in your role as a carer.  A carer is anyone who provides everyday assistance to another person.  To find out more, visit Information for Carers.

Help with cleaning and housekeeping

Services to help you keep your home’s interior safe and livable

Help with personal care

Services to help you look after yourself

Nursing help at home

Clinically required nursing services in your home

Help with home and garden upkeep

To help you keep your home and garden safe

Getting aids, equipment and home modifications

Products to improve your quality of life and help you stay independent

DVA in-home programs

Find pages with in-depth information on DVA’s in-home programs

Other in-home aged care programs

Learn about other aged care support programs and using them with your DVA supports

Assessing your in-home aged care costs

Costs for in-home aged care and who assesses them

Retirement villages

Learn about how retirement villages are funded and how to access our services

Veterans' Supplement for home care

We may give your provider extra funds if you have a service related mental health condition