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DVA Provider News
Last updated:
19 February 2021
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DVA’s treatment cycle arrangements are being evaluated
General Practitioners (GPs) and Allied Health Providers are invited to participate in the evaluation of DVA’s treatment cycle arrangements.
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New staff, same service, at the Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre (VAPAC)
Operated by new staff, the Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre’s (VAPAC) quality of service will remain the same.
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Treating veterans and their families during Victoria’s Coronavirus pandemic
Information on treating veterans during the five day lockdown across Victoria.
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Treating WA veterans and their families during the Coronavirus pandemic
Information for health providers on treating veterans during the five-day lockdown in specific regions of Western Australia.
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Increases to allied health services, including mental health services, for DVA clients in aged care residential facilities
The provision of allied health services, including mental health services, to DVA clients residing in aged care facilities, has been increased until 30 June-2022, in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care’s recommendations on COVID-19.
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Update to the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Schedule of Equipment
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised its Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Schedule of Equipment.
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Have your say: DVA’s dental program
DVA is undertaking a review of its dental program to investigate how it can continue to meet the current and future needs of the veteran community, and consider where changes may be necessary.
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DVA clients’ new-look Veteran Cards to access healthcare
DVA Gold, White and Orange health cards have been replaced with Veteran Cards. The Veteran Cards (Gold, White or Orange) have been issued to all DVA cardholders.
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Updated RAP order form for ‘Low Vision’ products
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revised the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) order form for low vision products after consultation with health advisers and other stakeholders.
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Updated Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) guidelines and forms
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has made a number of changes to the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) National Guidelines