DVA Rehabilitation Services

8 August 2024 posted by Recovery Partners

DVA rehabilitation services help veterans adjust to life after service. Transitioning back into civilian life can often be a difficult and challenging journey for veterans. DVA rehabilitation providers help veterans to understand how they can maximise their wellbeing, achieve their goals and function in various areas within their life. DVA rehabilitation services are available to any veteran who has served in the Australian Defence Force.

DVA Rehabilitation Process
 

The DVA rehabilitation process includes:

  1. Completing a rehabilitation assessment
  2. Getting approval for a rehabilitation plan
  3. Creating your individual plan
  4. Managing your individual plan
  5. Completing your plan

In the case that you are approved for a rehabilitation plan, depending on your current circumstances and medical capacity we can help you:

  • Access health services
  • Improve your social wellbeing
  • Offer financial counselling
  • Provide vocational support
Who is eligible for DVA Rehabilitation services?
 

If you are a veteran who has served in the Australian Defence Force, and you have an injury that has been accepted as related to your service under either the:

  • Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA);
  • Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related claims) Act 1988 (DRCA).

You may also be eligible if you don’t have a condition that has been accepted yet but are currently receiving the Veteran Payment.

When can you get a plan?
 

Provided you are still serving, your rehabilitation will be organised through the Australian Defence Force Rehabilitation Program (ADFRP).

If you are no longer with the Defence, you can still access a rehabilitation program through DVA. If you are currently going through the separation process, you should consider starting DVA rehabilitation before discharging.

There is no time limitation to request a rehabilitation plan after you have served and if your circumstances have changed, you are able to request a new plan.

DVA Rehabilitation Services
What support can you receive?
 

Veterans who are seeking support from DVA rehabilitation services can access support from three main areas. They include medical management, psychosocial support and vocational rehabilitation.

Medical Management 
 
  • Find health providers
  • Manage your medicines and treatment
  • Understand complex medical information
Psychosocial Support 
 
  • Improve your life management skills
  • Engage with your family and community
  • Enhance your social connections
Vocational Rehabilitation 
 
  • Assessment of skills and prior learning
  • Engage in work preparation activities
  • Take part in work trials
  • Find and apply for jobs
  • Learn new skills or do training courses
Rehabilitation Process 
 

A rehabilitation consultant will not only guide you through the process but work with you to achieve your goals. Your consultant will monitor your progress and compliance of your plan.

You will be assigned a qualified consultant that will be your main point of contact throughout the rehabilitation process.

A consultant will:

  • Conduct a rehabilitation assessment
  • Develop your rehabilitation plan
  • Find a health provider (if required)
  • Find activities to help you achieve your goals
  • Assess your medical status and identify any potential barriers
  • Track your progress

Benefits of DVA Rehabilitation Services 

  • Veterans are able to link with treaters
  • Access household services
  • Engage in hobbies or interests that are actually meaningful to you
  • Retain or job seek to secure safe and durable employment
How Recovery Partners can help
 

Recovery Partners are here to support veterans with their rehabilitation needs. We can assist you with:

  • Linking you in with treaters
  • Accessing DVA household services
  • Engaging in hobbies or interests
  • Undertaking retraining
  • Embarking on a new career
Want to find out more?
 

Our services are available nationwide. Our consultants love to have a chat, so go ahead and give us a call on 1300 OHS RTW (647 789) or email enquiries@rrp.com.au

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