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Scammers are currently using the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to take advantage of people across Australia.
The Australian community, including veterans and their families will benefit from a $4.26 billion continuation of pandemic primary health care support under expanded initiatives in the 2020 Budget.
$6 million Budget investment to increase civilian employment opportunities for veterans and provide support for ADF personnel considering starting their own business.
The Australian Government is providing two additional Economic Support Payments to continue its support of the Australian community through the coronavirus pandemic.
From January 2021, the design and colour of the DVA Commonwealth Seniors Health Card will change.
For many, the holiday season is a time full of social connections and celebrations, but Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling understands that for some it can be the most challenging time of the year.
Due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, veteran pensions did not increase in September.
In 2019, the Government committed $30 million to develop a network of six Veteran Wellbeing Centres across Australia in partnership with ex-service organisations and state and territory governments.
As part of DVA’s Strategic Research Framework 2019–21, which was implemented last year, the DVA Research Board determines research priorities and reviews them annually.
Vicki Rundle joined DVA in June 2020 as the new Deputy Secretary – Veterans and Families Services.