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Department Links

Direct lines to the people who run the systems.

Bookmark this page. These are the official Australian government and statutory bodies relevant to your service.

DVA Pathways

Claims, cards and entitlements through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Official DVA portal — claims, cards, services.

MyService

Lodge and track claims online via the DVA MyService portal.

Health & Treatment

Veteran-aware clinical, mental health and rehabilitation providers.

Open Arms

Free counselling for veterans and families. 24/7.

Safe Zone Support

Anonymous 24/7 phone line for veterans.

Education & Training

Study assistance, RPL and scholarships for veterans.

Veterans' Children Education Scheme (VCES)

Education assistance for eligible children of veterans.

Career Transition

Resume translation, ESO programs and veteran-friendly employers.

ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars

Mandatory and optional transition seminars run by Defence.

Veterans' Employment Program

Australian Government program connecting veterans with employers.

Finance & Super

Superannuation, invalidity benefits and financial planning.

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC)

Administers MSBS, ADF Super and DFRDB.

DVA Income Support

Service pension, income support supplement and rent assistance.

Legal & Advocacy

Compensation lawyers, claims advocates and appeals representation.

Advocacy Training and Development Program (ATDP)

Find an accredited advocate under the TIP/ATDP framework.

Veterans' Review Board

Independent merits review of DVA decisions.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Second-tier review of veterans' compensation matters.

Crisis Support

24/7 mental health and crisis services for veterans and families.

Open Arms 24/7 Line

Free, confidential counselling. 1800 011 046.

Lifeline

13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support.

000 Emergency

Immediate life-threatening emergency.