Supporting GP education for the health of the veteran community New tools are available for GPs to support their veteran patients, writes the DVA’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jenny Firman.
Royal commission into veteran suicide final report revealed It demanded an overhaul of systems to help veterans transition into civilian life, a crackdown on sexual abuse, and an increase to DVA fee schedule.
Army veteran GP reacts to suicide report recommendations The Government has apologised for the failures of ‘successive governments’ in response to an interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Royal commission into veteran suicide only one piece of the puzzle A GP and former Army Major believes it needs to occur in conjunction with the National Commissioner, to ensure recommendations are implemented.
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.