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DVA Gold Card
Provides eligible veterans and war widows/widowers with access to comprehensive, free health care for all conditions — not just service-related ones.
What you get
All health conditions are covered at no cost to you, including hospital treatment, specialist visits, GP consultations, medicines, allied health, and mental health services. Also provides a range of other veteran-specific benefits.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: retirement, disability
How to apply
1. Apply through DVA by phone or at dva.gov.au. 2. Eligibility is based on qualifying service and meeting one of the specific eligibility criteria.
Documents you may need
- Service discharge papers
- Identity documents
Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.
You will be taken to www.dva.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026