Eligibility

Wondering if you are eligible?

To be eligible for fully funded home nursing services via Brass Stone Healthcare, you must be a veteran or an entitled family memeber who meets the following criteria:

• Veteran Gold Card Holders: You are eligible for DVA-funded community nursing and personal care services for all clinically assessed health needs.

• Veteran White Card Holders: You are eligible for nursing services if the care is specifically required for a service-related injury or condition that has been accepted by the DVA.

Need help?

Who Qualifies

Accessing our community nursing services as a veteran in Australia is an easy process, but it does require a few specific administrative steps.

Step 1

Check Your Eligibility

Eligibility is primarily determined by your Veteran Card status

You can reach out to us for assistance on +61401833385, if you are unsure of your eligibility status.

Step 2

Obtain a Professional Referral

Unlike some other healthcare services, you cannot self-refer for DVA community nursing. You must get a written referral from an authorized health professional, such as:

• Your General Practitioner (GP) – This is the most common route.

• A hospital discharge planner (if you are being transition from hospital back to home).

• A nurse practitioner specializing in community nursing

Send a Referral

Send your referral form us via email - care@brassstonehealthcare.com.au Once we receive a referral from an approved provider, our clinical team will carefully review the information and contact you promptly to discuss the next steps in your care.

Step 3

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of how to access our services:

What services are covered?

The DVA Community Nursing Program is designed to help you stay independent at home. Covered services include:

Clinical Care: Development of nursing care plan, Wound care, medication management, chronic disease management (community nursing support for long term conditions) and palliative care.

Personal Care: Assistance with hygiene, showering, and dressing (provided alongside clinical needs).