Category: Welfare and Pensions Publications

WEBCLAIM ONLINE SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Thursday, 18 September 2014  WEBCLAIM ONLINE SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has launched a new online claims system for allied health providers servicing the veteran community. DVA Webclaim is a no-cost online service that has been developed specifically to help reduce the administrative costs and practice resources required to …

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NEW INITIATIVE LINKING INJURED VETERANS TO EMPLOYMENT

Friday, 12 September 2014  NEW INITIATIVE LINKING INJURED VETERANS TO EMPLOYMENT   Recognising the unique nature of military service, I am pleased to announce a new trial initiative that will help wounded, injured or ill veterans achieve employment opportunities as part of their recovery.  As a nation, we owe a great debt to the men …

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GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FACEBOOK

Monday, 18 August 2014  GREATER ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FACEBOOK   As part of the Abbott Government’s ongoing commitment to increasing the accessibility of veteran mental health support, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson today launched an integrated social media presence for the Veterans …

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CUTTING RED TAPE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Thursday, 21 August 2014    CUTTING RED TAPE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES   Current serving ADF members, including Reservists, who hold a purple ADF ID card will benefit from a new DVA and Defence move to reduce red tape in the claims application process, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson announced today. …

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RESTORATION OF VETERAN ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FUNDING DELIVERED

Thursday, 7 August 2014                                                                                                                   VA055   RESTORATION OF VETERAN ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FUNDING DELIVERED The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, today announced $3.8 million in funding to deliver important support services to Australia’s ex-service community. “The Abbott Government has restored advocacy and support funding for the veteran community which was cut …

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NEW WEBSITE LINKS VETERANS TO SUPPORT WHEN THEY NEED IT

NEW WEBSITE LINKS VETERANS TO SUPPORT WHEN THEY NEED IT The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson has officially launched a new dedicated website for the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) at the South Australian RSL Congress in Adelaide today. VVCS is a free and confidential service that offers eligible …

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STRENGTHENING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR FORMER

Today the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, announced three major initiatives which expand existing mental health services for veterans and their families. Click on the link to read the Media Release- Ronaldson Release VA041 Strengthening Mental health

START THE JOURNEY BACK TO GOOD MENTAL HEALTH

A new YouTube video has been launched highlighting the help available to veterans from the Affairs. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, launched the ‘Start the journey back to good mental health’ clip at the Victorian RSL Congress in Melbourne.   Click on the link to read the Media Release- VA043 …

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EMERGENCY PENDANTS

Click on the link to see the information provided by JNY Safety Care- Emergency pendants

VVFA Letter to Minister criticising Budget

Please click of the following link to read the VVFA Letter to Minister criticising Budget VVFA Letter to Minister criticising Budget .