Introduction
The DVA White Card gives eligible veterans access to treatment for accepted service-related conditions and mental health care. It’s a valuable support tool that ensures you receive essential health services even before your condition is fully compensated. It can be issued for specific conditions, mental health support, or cancer treatment.
Veteran White Card Benefits
Eligibility
You may be eligible for a White Card if you:
- Have an accepted service-related condition
Have served in the Australian Defence Force, Reserves, or under specific hazardous or peacekeeping conditions - Are a former member of the ADF or still serving (in some cases)
- Need mental health treatment, regardless of whether the condition is service-related
Key Features
- GP and specialist visits
- Public and private hospital treatment
- Allied health services (e.g. physio, psychology, podiatry)
- Pharmaceutical benefits
- Optical and dental care
- Community nursing and home support
- Access to the Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) program and household services
Full reimbursement or subsidisation of services through DVA providers