DVA-funded home care for Australian veterans

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Find a DVA-friendly provider

657 providers across Australia
Matched to your card type and location
Free, no obligation

DVA programs that fund home care

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs funds four main streams of in-home support for eligible veterans, war widows, and widowers. Eligibility depends on your card type and assessed need.

Veterans' Home Care (VHC)

Domestic assistance, personal care, safety-related home and garden maintenance, and respite for eligible veterans, war widows, and widowers. Co-payment applies.

Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC)

Care coordination for Gold Card holders living with one or more chronic conditions. Delivered through your GP and a care coordinator, fully funded by DVA.

Community Nursing for Eligible Veterans

In-home clinical nursing care, wound management, medication support, palliative care, and personal care for veterans assessed as eligible.

Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)

Assistive technology and equipment, including mobility aids, continence products, and home modifications, supplied at no cost to eligible veterans.

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How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

DVA-friendly providers by state

Coverage is strongest in metropolitan Australia. If you're regional or remote, contact us directly so we can match you with a provider that travels.

Victoria

188

listed providers

New South Wales

181

listed providers

Queensland

137

listed providers

Western Australia

listed providers

South Australia

listed providers

Australian Capital Territory

listed providers

Northern Territory

listed providers

Tasmania

listed providers

Find a DVA-friendly provider near you

Browse DVA-friendly home care providers in the suburbs where they’re most concentrated.

Card types and what each covers

Your DVA card type determines which programs you can access. Always confirm your specific entitlement with DVA on 1800 555 254.

Gold Card (DVA Health Card — All Conditions)

All clinically required treatment for any health condition. Broadest access to DVA-funded care.

White Card (DVA Health Card — Specific Conditions)

Treatment for accepted service-related conditions only. Eligibility for VHC and Community Nursing depends on the condition.

Orange Card (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card)

Pharmaceutical concessions only. Does not fund home care.

Conditions DVA-funded care commonly supports

Veterans often access DVA-funded supports for accepted service-related conditions and chronic conditions covered by the Gold Card. The links below open condition-specific support guides.

Hearing impairment Vision impairment Mobility impairment PTSD Chronic pain Mental health support Cardiovascular disease Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Can I get DVA-funded home care and a Home Care Package at the same time?

Generally no. DVA programs and aged care packages cover overlapping supports, so most veterans access one or the other. Your DVA case manager or aged care assessor can help you choose the pathway that maximises your funding.

How do I start a Veterans’ Home Care assessment?

Call VHC on 1300 550 450. They will arrange an assessment to confirm your eligibility and identify which services you can access. There is no charge for the assessment.

Do I have to use a DVA-approved provider?

Yes. DVA contracts directly with approved providers in each region. Carevo lists providers who accept DVA referrals so you can compare options near you.

What does a co-payment look like for Veterans’ Home Care?

VHC clients contribute a small fee per hour for services other than respite. Fee rates are set by DVA and updated annually. Respite hours are usually fully funded. Confirm current rates with DVA on 1800 555 254 before engaging a provider.

Is in-home palliative care covered for veterans?

Yes. Eligible veterans can access community nursing for palliative care at home, fully funded by DVA. Your GP or specialist initiates the referral. This often runs alongside community-based palliative services through the public system.

Official sources

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (dva.gov.au)
DVA — Veterans’ Home Care
DVA general enquiries: 1800 555 254
Veterans’ Home Care: 1300 550 450

DVA-funded home care for Australian veterans

Find a DVA-friendly provider

DVA programs that fund home care

Veterans' Home Care (VHC)

Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC)

Community Nursing for Eligible Veterans

Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)

DVA-Friendly providers in Australia

Uniting Life Care

AH HealthCare

Miracle Health Services

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Reach For Care

Your Centred Care

Total247Care Australia

Gippsland Total Care

JK Home Care

Uptown Care

Kinship Uniting Services

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How to check a provider's credentials

DVA-friendly providers by state

Find a DVA-friendly provider near you

Card types and what each covers

Conditions DVA-funded care commonly supports

Frequently asked questions