Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA)

A range of health and support services can be accessed by Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients.

Referral criteria

Eligible:

  • Gold card or white card holders – (condition specific) with approval for community nursing.

Geographical availability

Metropolitan WA:

  • All metropolitan areas.

Country WA:

  • Varies by region.

Cost

No cost to eligible DVA clients.


How to refer

Referrals can be received from:

  • GP or Specialist
  • A treating doctor in hospital (include the hospital provider number)
  • A hospital discharge planner (include the hospital provider number)
  • A Nurse Practitioner (from 1 October 2014).

For referral enquiries or to check service availability by region, please call 1300 300 122 and ask to speak to our Ambulatory Liaison Nurses, available 24/7.

  1. To refer, please complete a Community Nursing referral form and include referrer’s provider number and signature.
  2. Referral and any supporting documents or clinical updates can be sent either via: