Providing compassionate support with dignity, respect and understanding.
We’re here to support your choices, your goals and your quality of life every day.
What is DVA?
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is an Australian Government department that supports current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Australian Federal Police, war widows and widowers, and their families.
DVA is available across all states and territories, providing support to eligible people with financial support, health care, rehabilitation, mental health care, help returning to civilian life, commemoration and recognition, home care assistance and housing supports.
DVA – what does it mean for me?
If you’re eligible for DVA support through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, you can work with the department to access healthcare, compensation, and support services tailored to your service-related or general wellbeing needs.
DVA puts you in control, giving you the flexibility to manage your daily life and choose the exact level of support you need.
Who can access DVA support?
- Current ADF members: both permanent full-time members and active Reservists.
- Former ADF members (veterans): anyone with at least one day of continuous full-time service.
- Reservists: those with specific types of service (such as operational, peacekeeping, or hazardous service) or those who contracted an illness or injury during reserve service.
- Allied veterans: veterans who served in the armed forces of a Commonwealth or allied country, provided they live in Australia and meet specific residency and qualifying service criteria.
- Families and dependants: widows, widowers, partners, and children of veterans may be eligible for compensation or health support if the veteran’s death or injury was service-related.
For more information on eligibility requirements, visit Eligibility for benefits and payments.
To apply for DVA benefits, contact DVA directly. Visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) website, or phone 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
