Last minute delay to veterans’ health reforms Changes aimed at giving GPs more involvement in ongoing care for returned servicemen and women will now not come into effect until 1 October.
Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.
New GP-led allied health treatment for veterans and their families Australia’s veterans will have access to a new allied health treatment cycle from July 2019.
Young returning veterans at high risk of mental health issues A new report investigates the high rate of mental ill-health facing younger defence personnel, and how to provide better support.
New funding to increase mental health support for veterans The Federal Government has announced it will commit $100,000 for a veteran mental health outreach pilot project.
Suicide rates higher among Australia’s ex-service defence personnel People serving in the Australian Defence Force experience good physical health during and after their service, but mental health may be a different story.
DVA initiatives to improve veterans’ access to healthcare The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has introduced a number of changes to better assist veterans in accessing the care they need for body and mind.
GPs urged to check service history as more veterans eligible for mental health cover Veterans who have worked full-time even for a day in the defence force are now covered for all mental health illnesses without having to prove it was caused due to their service, under changes brought in by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Pointing the way towards better support of veterans’ mental health The Federal Government has released research that provides a blueprint for better provision of services to ex-serving military personnel returning to civilian life.