Advocacy Training and Development Program
ATDPThe national program that trains and accredits free ex-service advocates who help veterans lodge claims with DVA.
ATDP advocates are not lawyers but are trained specifically in DVA legislation. Their service is free. Find one near you through the ATDP website or your local RSL/ESO.
Related terms
Department of Veterans' Affairs
DVAThe federal department that administers compensation, healthcare and support for current and former ADF members and their families.
Liability claim
A claim asking DVA to accept that a specific condition is connected to your service.
Ex-Service Organisation
ESOA not-for-profit organisation supporting current and former ADF members, often with welfare and advocacy services.