31 August Mental Health Care for Transitioning ADF Personnel August 31, 2018 By Announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans, 0 Eligible ADF members transitioning from Defence will automatically receive a DVA White Card to access DVA-funded mental health care from GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists or other health providers. If you are a health professional being approached by an ex-serving member for mental health treatment via a White Card, please check the veteran’s eligibility with DVA on first presentation of the card. If the member has not yet received their White Card, they may access service by using their letter from DVA confirming eligibility. DVA encourages health providers to alert their veteran patients to the mental health support available to them, including a White Card if they do not already have one. Any person with at least one day of permanent or continuous full-time service is eligible to access Non-Liability Health Care for DVA-funded mental health treatment. A diagnosis is not required, and there is no need for patients to link the mental health condition to their military service or make a compensation claim. Read More ... Related Articles Increases to allied health and mental health services for DVA clients in aged care residential facilities My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 Increased use of My Health Record by healthcare providers Want to know more about the MBS Mental Health Services? The Department of Human Services has a NEW eLearning module for eligible medical practitioners that support patients with mental health services. My Health Record kits being distributed to Australian healthcare providers The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to announce nearly 20,000 My Health Record education kits are being distributed to healthcare providers and Australia Post offices across Australia. The kits will equip providers and Agency partners with information and resources to help them advise all Australians about My Health Record Webinar: Privacy obligations post-opt out for My Health Record - Healthcare organisations Do you work within a GP clinic, Community Pharmacy, Public or Private Hospital? Is your organisation registered for My Health Record? If you have answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions this webinar will be a must attend. Comments are closed.