Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Information
Everything you need to know about DVA community nursing: eligibility, the referral process and how services are funded. We also provide nursing services to Support at Home and private clients.
Eligibility & Funding
Who Can Access DVA Nursing?
DVA community nursing is available to eligible veterans, war widows, and widowers who hold a valid DVA card and have an assessed clinical need for home nursing care. We also provide nursing services to Support at Home and private clients. For eligible clients using a DVA-contracted provider like Abode Nursing, services are fully funded by DVA, with no out-of-pocket costs for approved nursing care.
- Gold Card (Veteran Card, all conditions): eligible for all clinically required nursing services
- White Card (Veteran Card, specific conditions): eligible when nursing relates to an accepted condition
- Must have an assessed clinical need for nursing or personal care at home
- Services must be provided by a DVA-contracted provider
Referral Process
How to Get Started
Getting set up with DVA community nursing is straightforward. Here is how the process works.
Clinical Need Identified
Your GP, hospital doctor, or nurse practitioner identifies that you need home nursing support.
Written Referral Sent
A written referral is completed and sent directly to Abode Nursing (the DVA-contracted provider).
DVA Eligibility Verified
We verify your DVA eligibility and confirm the referral is valid before proceeding.
In-Home Assessment
A registered nurse visits your home to complete a comprehensive nursing assessment.
Care Plan Created
An individualised nursing care plan is developed based on your assessment and clinical needs.
Services Begin
Regular nursing visits commence and your care plan is reviewed and adjusted as your condition changes.