DVA Community Nursing
Providing clinical and personal care to eligible veterans and war widows across Queensland. Gold and White Card holders welcome.
About the Program
DVA Community Nursing
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) provides a variety of in-home and community support programs to assist eligible veterans and war widows/widowers (Entitled Persons) to continue living in their home.
Community Nursing services are provided to entitled persons to meet their clinical and personal care needs.
Entitled persons include veterans and war widows who hold a Gold Card, and also those veterans with a White Card may be eligible for the service where the condition requiring nursing is accepted by DVA as war-related.
The aim of the program is to enhance the independence, quality of life and health outcomes of veterans and their widows by avoiding early admission to hospital and/or residential care through access to high-quality community nursing services.
Getting Started
How Can I Receive DVA Community Nursing?
To receive DVA community nursing, the entitled person must obtain a referral from their GP or the Hospital Discharge Planner.
Following this referral, our DVA Care Coordinator will liaise with you to arrange a convenient time to complete a comprehensive community nursing assessment by a highly experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse.
Care Direct Group offers a wide variety of Community Nursing services designed to maintain the health and wellbeing of the entitled veteran or widow. The services offered will depend on the client's assessed individual care needs.
We believe it is important for service and support to be designed and developed around the needs, values and aspirations of the people receiving services and their families.
DVA Referral Form
D9389-DVA-Community-Nursing-Referral-Form (PDF)
Eligibility
- Gold Card holders — all conditions covered
- White Card holders — where the condition requiring nursing is accepted by DVA as war-related
- War widows and widowers of eligible veterans
Accessing DVA Community Nursing Services is available through referral from your GP or the Hospital Discharge Co-Ordinator.
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Types of DVA Nursing Services
Personal Care
Assistance with daily personal activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility to maintain dignity and independence.
Wound Care
Professional assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds, including dressing changes and infection monitoring.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing support and monitoring for veterans living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory illness.
Medication Management
Assistance with medication administration, compliance, and coordination with GPs and specialists to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Continence Management
Sensitive and professional support for continence issues, including assessment, product supply, and education for veterans and carers.
Arranging Carer Support
Coordination of additional carer support services to complement nursing care and provide relief for family members and carers.
Also Available
DVA Household Services
Care Direct Group also delivers the full range of DVA Household Services to eligible Australian veterans, with no out-of-pocket costs.
If you're living with an accepted service-related injury or condition and need help maintaining your home, we provide practical support so you can stay safe, independent, and comfortable.
Support may be short-term while recovering from surgery, or long-term for chronic or worsening health conditions.
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Our team is here to help eligible veterans access the care they deserve. Get in touch today to find out how we can support you.