New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’
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DVA staff given a taste of Army life
Staff from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) now understand what it’s like to wear body armour for long periods
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Independent review of Jesse Bird case
In 2017, the government committed to an independent review of the implementation of the recommendations of the Joint Defence/Department of
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DVA launches pilot info hub via Australia Post
A pilot program to assess easier access to general information about mental health services, counselling, rehabilitation, and transition and support
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Veteran refused care – because DVA is paying
There were rumours in the veteran community that some health-care providers, including psychiatrists, are refusing to see military veterans as
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Canberra DVA services now delivered via Centrelink offices
From Monday this week, services delivered by the Canberra Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) office are now delivered from the Department
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First annual ministerial statement on veterans and their families
Statement to Parliament by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan 14 August 2017 I ask leave of the House to
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DVA says new streamlined processing will reduce red tape for veterans
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said the government had cut red tape which meant veterans’ claims would benefit from
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