Journal articles
A series of articles about management of Australian veterans.
Online resources
RACGP practice standards for assuring high quality healthcare services for currently serving ADF members.
Best starting point for accessing GP information and resources for serving and ex-serving ADF members.
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Access all the information required to become a DVA healthcare provider here.
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Clear information on who is eligible for DVA services.
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Information on performing one-off comprehensive health checks for ex-serving ADF members; includes Medicare rebates.
Quick reference to comprehensive post-discharge health checks.
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
A starting point for accessing supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander serving and ex-serving ADF members.
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Excellent chapter of the RACGP-endorsed Australian PTSD guidelines that concisely outlines and illustrates approaches to the management of specific mental health conditions unique to the military environment.
- Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. Specific populations and trauma types: Military and ex-military personnel. In: .
Mental health support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans and their families.
Information about the veteran experience for GPs.
Learning activities
Modules on the range of DVA services available and how they can be accessed.
- Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Other
Resources for all current and ex-serving ADF members and their families.
- Australian Government Department of Defence. .
An excellent starting point for linking patients to advocacy services that can support them when making DVA claims.
- Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs. .
Free consultations to all Australian practitioners and organisations with queries about veteran mental health.
- Phoenix Australia– Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. .
An independent, professional scientific organisation of medical and allied health professionals with objectives that include promoting the study of military medicine and bringing together those with an interest in military medicine.
RACGP ADF GPs and registrars can access further training support through this specific interest group.
- Ƶ Specific interests – Military Medicine and Veterans’ Health.
RACGP ADF GPs and registrars can access further training through their military employment training and policy through Defence Health Manual and other Garrison health directives and materials.
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