How DVA Rehabilitation Services Supports Veterans

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.