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● DVA COMMUNITY NURSING

Respectful care for eligible veterans.

Community nursing support shaped around individual health needs, daily life, dignity and independence.

Community nursing with dignity and continuity

Support is based on authorised services and an individual assessment—not an NDIS plan.

01ASSESSMENT

Individual Assessment

A person-centred review of health needs, daily routines, safety and the support already in place.

02NURSING

Clinical Nursing Support

Community nursing delivered in line with the veteran’s assessed needs, care plan and authorised services.

03MEDICATION

Medication Support

Appropriate medication-related nursing support and monitoring within the authorised care plan.

04MONITORING

Health Monitoring

Ongoing observation and communication about changes in health, wellbeing and support needs.

05COORDINATION

Care Coordination

Working with the veteran, family, referrer and relevant health professionals to support continuity of care.

06AT HOME

Respectful In-home Care

Support delivered with dignity, privacy and respect for each veteran’s preferences and independence.

Nursing care delivered at home.

Our registered nurses provide high-intensity clinical care, personal support and palliative care according to each veteran’s assessed clinical needs and authorised services.

01Personal care
02Wound care
03Chronic disease management
04Stoma and urinary catheter care
05Medication administration
06Continence management
07Diabetes support
08Carer support
09Post-acute care
10Allied health referrals
11Palliative care

Who can access DVA Community Nursing?

VETERAN GOLD CARD

Broad nursing coverage

Covers nursing services based on assessed clinical need and DVA authorisation.

VETERAN WHITE CARD

Accepted conditions

Covers nursing services related to accepted service-related injuries or conditions.

DVA Community Nursing is separate from the NDIS. Access depends on DVA eligibility, a valid referral and an assessment of the veteran’s needs. Our team can help explain the next practical step.

Ask about DVA Community Nursing.

Tell us about the veteran’s location, current care arrangements and referral status. Please do not send sensitive medical information through the enquiry form.

Contact the DVA nursing team

0481 283 0360458 690 706dva@ebenmission.org.au
1/1–3 Elizabeth Street, Burwood NSW 2134
20 Nottingham Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Send an enquiry ↗If immediate safety or medical assistance is required, call emergency services on 000.