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Since 24 January 2022, Veteran Card holders can access COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for free through

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Carers of veterans can access free support and services through Carer Gateway, an Australian

Veteran Payment

If you are a veteran who has submitted a claim for a mental health condition under either the Safety

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In the latest DVA TV video, Army veteran Chris Thompson-Lang shares his story of finding balance and a new direction after service.

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DVA's Deputy Chief Health Officer explains the important of arranging with your GP an action plan for treating COVID, should you be eligible for Paxlovid and Lagevrio.

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More people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will be able to access life-saving oral

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If you’ve been impacted by the flooding in New South Wales, help is available. Since 7 July 2022

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Veterans will benefit from the Australian Government’s announcement to lower the Pharmaceutical

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In 2021, DVA commissioned an independent review of the compensation claims-processing system to

Census 2021 half a million veterans

For the first time ever, it is known that 581,139 Australians have reported they have served or are

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