Department of Veteran Affairs
Experienced Exercise Physiologists provide rehab and exercise programs for DVA Gold and White Card holders to better manage chronic medical conditions.
Services that DVA provides
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) leads services and initiatives supporting veterans and defence force communities, honouring their service and sacrifice.
Pivot Health Group support for veterans with service-related mental health conditions
If you’re a veteran with a DVA-approved service-related mental health condition, your provider may receive extra funding to ensure you get the best possible care.
Benefits for DVA Patients
- Choice of a public hospital offering at least shared ward accommodation.
- Choice of physician, provided they have hospital admitting privileges
- Free hospitalization with DVA covering food, lodging, medical services, and equipment.
- Free prescription drugs during admission, after discharge, and for outpatient care.
- Access to equipment, housing modifications, and assistance.
- DVA covers nursing home contributions for former POWs and Victoria Cross recipients.
- Transport between hospitals and Transport after discharge.
