Provider news
This factsheet contains all of the information you need to know about with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 arrangements for our clients during the pandemic, including vaccinations
The CVC Program webinar, scheduled for 2pm, is not able to proceed as planned on 25 March due to the unavoidable withdrawal of a key member of the presentation team. OPAN has informed all registered participants the CVC webinar will be rescheduled. The 'Introduction to DVA Services' webinar, scheduled for 11am, will still be broadcast on 25 March.
The meeting summary from the DVA Health Providers Partnership Forum held on 8 November 2019 is now available on the DVA website.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has published a Request For Information (RFI) on AusTender about rehabilitation services. Submissions are due by 2:00 pm Friday 27 March 2020.
Register now to attend the final webinar in the DVA series about mental health and the military experience Supporting the Families of Veterans: Understanding the Impact of Veterans’ Mental Health on their Families, Partners and Children (part 2) on 16 March 2020.
DVA provides a range of services suitable for veterans as they age: Find out more about DVA aged care arrangements and resources to support you and your elderly DVA clients.
Members of the Australian civilian surgical and medical teams who provided medical aid, training and treatment to local Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War are eligible for the DVA Gold Card. The card provides access to medical treatment for all conditions and ensures they receive the support they need.
The treatment cycle changes to allied health referrals will now be introduced on 1 October 2019.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has made it easier for clients with swallowing difficulties to access non-nutritional thickened fluid products through the (RAP) Schedule