12 Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme Guidelines
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines
12.1 Overview
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs
12.2 Safety Net Provisions for special rate, intermediate rate and invalidity service pensioners
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/122-vvrs-programs-special-rate-intermediate-rate-and-invalidity-service-pensioners
12.2.1 Participation in the VVRS by veterans in receipt of certain pensions
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/122-vvrs-programs-special-rate-intermediate-rate-and-invalidity-service-pensioners/1221-participation-vvrs-veterans-receipt-certain-pensions
12.2.2 Vocational rehabilitation program
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/122-vvrs-programs-special-rate-intermediate-rate-and-invalidity-service-pensioners/1222-vocational-rehabilitation-program
12.2.3 Commencement and cessation of a vocational rehabilitation program
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, access to the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) is being closed to all new requests for rehabilitation. Any requests from this date will be considered under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/122-vvrs-programs-special-rate-intermediate-rate-and-invalidity-service-pensioners/1223-commencement-and-cessation-vocational-rehabilitation-program