Providers are requested to refer veterans and families who need to contact DVA to the new 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372) number.

The new webpage provides clarity on what MGF is, who is eligible within the veteran community, who can prescribe, how to prescribe and who supplies footwear.

Temporary changes in service delivery to our clients during the current pandemic.

The aim of the program is to encourage early intervention to promote better health outcomes for veterans during their transition to civilian life.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the order form for Non-nutritional Thickened Fluid Products under the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).

Almost three in four transitioned ADF members are estimated to have had a mental health disorder during their lifetime, either prior to, during or after their military career

 Podiatrists are advised to check the procedures for assessing and prescribing Medical Grade Footwear (MGF) for DVA clients, to support best-practice use and improved patient outcomes.

This includes use of the correct prescription form, and fitting and issuing the first pair of shoes to your client before prescribing subsequent pairs.

The free webinar will inform health professionals, community workers, veterans and their families about hearing devices and treatments available to veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published two new booklets and a series of eight training webinars for health providers who treat older veterans and their families.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has listened to concerns raised by the health sector about the currency and usability of its website content, and has made significant changes to the web pages for providers.