Rehabilitation Policy Library
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library
Foreword
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/foreword
1 Introduction to Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation
1.1 What is rehabilitation?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/11-what-rehabilitation
1.2 What are the aims of rehabilitation?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/12-what-are-aims-rehabilitation
1.3 The DVA Rehabilitation Framework
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/13-dva-rehabilitation-framework
1.4 MRCA Rehabilitation Principles & Protocols
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/14-mrca-rehabilitation-principles-protocols
1.4.1 Principles guiding rehabilitation under the MRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/14-mrca-rehabilitation-principles-protocols/141-principles-guiding-rehabilitation-under-mrca
1.4.2 Protocols of rehabilitation under the MRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/14-mrca-rehabilitation-principles-protocols/142-protocols-rehabilitation-under-mrca
1.5 The role of the Rehabilitation Delegate
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/15-role-rehabilitation-delegate
1.6 Rehabilitation policy development
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/1-introduction-rehabilitation/16-rehabilitation-policy-development
2 Legislative Provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions
2.1 Legislative Provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/21-legislative-provisions
2.2 The Veterans' Entitlement Act 1986 (VEA)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/22-veterans-entitlement-act-1986-vea
2.3 The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca
2.3.1 Rehabilitation Definitions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/231-rehabilitation-definitions
2.3.2 Part XI of the DRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/232-part-xi-drca
2.3.3 Part III of the DRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca
2.3.3.1 Section 36 Rehabilitation Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca/2331-section-36-rehabilitation-assessments
2.3.3.2 Section 37 Provision of Rehabilitation Program
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca/2332-section-37-provision-rehabilitation-program
2.3.3.3 The Right of Review
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca/2333-right-review
2.3.3.4 Section 39 Provisions for Alterations, Modifications, Aids and Appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca/2334-section-39-provisions-alterations-modifications-aids-and-appliances
2.3.3.5 The Duty to Provide Suitable Employment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/23-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988-drca/233-part-iii-drca/2335-duty-provide-suitable-employment
2.4 The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/2-legislative-provisions/24-military-rehabilitation-and-compensation-act-2004-mrca
2.4.1 Chapter 3 of MRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/24-military-rehabilitation-and-compensation-act-2004-mrca/241-chapter-3-mrca
2.4.2 Rehabilitation Definitions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/24-military-rehabilitation-and-compensation-act-2004-mrca/242-rehabilitation-definitions
2.4.3 Rehabilitation Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/2-legislative-provisions/24-military-rehabilitation-and-compensation-act-2004-mrca/243-rehabilitation-assessments
2.4.4 Provision of Rehabilitation Programs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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2.4.5 Alterations, Aids and Appliances Relating to Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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2.4.6 Assistance in finding suitable work
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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2.5 What are some of the key differences between Rehabilitation under VVRS, DRCA & MRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/25-what-are-some-key-differences-between-rehabilitation-under-vvrs-drca-mrca
2.6 Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/26-special-rate-disability-pension-srdp
2.7 Deeming a Client Able To Earn
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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2.7.1 Background to Deeming a Client Able to Earn
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/27-deeming-client-able-earn/271-background-deeming-client-able-earn
2.7.2 What are our obligations to assist a person find suitable work
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/27-deeming-client-able-earn/272-what-are-our-obligations-assist-person-find-suitable-work
2.7.3 What are the legislative provisions that allow a delegate to deem AE?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/27-deeming-client-able-earn/273-what-are-legislative-provisions-allow-delegate-deem-ae
2.7.4 What are the differences in deeming between DRCA and MRCA?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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2.7.5 When a person may be deemed with an ability to earn
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/27-deeming-client-able-earn/275-when-person-may-be-deemed-ability-earn
2.7.6 Managing the Deeming Process
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/27-deeming-client-able-earn/276-managing-deeming-process
2.8 Travel and Accommodation Costs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/2-legislative-provisions/28-travel-and-accommodation-costs
2.8.1 Travel for VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/28-travel-and-accommodation-costs/281-travel-vvrs
2.8.2 Travel to attend a Rehabilitation Assessment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/28-travel-and-accommodation-costs/282-travel-attend-rehabilitation-assessment
2.8.3 Travel to participate in a Rehabilitation Program
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/28-travel-and-accommodation-costs/283-travel-participate-rehabilitation-program
2.8.4 Travel and accommodation provisions where a client is entitled to costs relating to travel for treatment or a rehabilitation assessment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/28-travel-and-accommodation-costs/284-travel-and-accommodation-provisions-where-client-entitled-costs-relating-travel-treatment-or-rehabilitation-assessment
2.9 Delegations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/29-delegations
2.10 Determining the 'reasonableness' of a request for a rehabilitation item or service
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/2-legislative-provisions/210-determining-reasonableness-request-rehabilitation-item-or-service
3 The Rehabilitation Process
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process
3.1 The DVA Rehabilitation Case Management Pathway
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/31-dva-rehabilitation-case-management-pathway
3.2 The Needs Assessment Process
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/32-needs-assessment-process
3.3 The Rehabilitation Referral Process
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/33-rehabilitation-referral-process
3.4 Rehabilitation Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/34-rehabilitation-assessments
3.5 Choosing a Service Provider
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/35-choosing-service-provider
3.6 Types of Service Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/36-types-service-providers
3.7 How to Make the Referral
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/3-rehabilitation-process/37-how-make-referral
3.7.1 Provider Acknowledgement of Referral
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/37-how-make-referral/371-provider-acknowledgement-referral
3.7.2 Keeping the Client informed
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/37-how-make-referral/372-keeping-client-informed
3.8 DVA Rehabilitation Reporting Documents
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents
3.8.1 The Rehabilitation Assessment Report
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/381-rehabilitation-assessment-report
3.8.1.1 VVRS Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/381-rehabilitation-assessment-report/3811-vvrs-assessments
3.8.2 The Rehabilitation Plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/382-rehabilitation-plan
3.8.3 Development of the Rehabilitation Plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/383-development-rehabilitation-plan
3.8.4 Changes to a rehabilitation plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/384-changes-rehabilitation-plan
3.8.5 Progress Reports
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/38-dva-rehabilitation-reporting-documents/385-progress-reports
3.9 Case Conferencing
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/3-rehabilitation-process/39-case-conferencing
3.10 Plan Closure
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/310-plan-closure
3.11 Non-Liability Rehabilitation Pilot
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/311-non-liability-rehabilitation-pilot
3.12 Veteran Payment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment
3.12.1 Legislative authority
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3121-legislative-authority
3.12.2 Eligibility for Veteran Payment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3122-eligibility-veteran-payment
3.12.3 Requirement to participate in rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3123-requirement-participate-rehabilitation
3.12.4 Rehabilitation Process for Veteran Payment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3124-rehabilitation-process
3.12.5 Communication
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3125-communication
3.12.6 Transition at the end of the VP period
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/3-rehabilitation-process/312-veteran-payment/3126-transition-end-vp-period
4 The ADF Rehabilitation Programs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs
4.1 Overview of the ADF Rehabilitation Programs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/41-overview-adf-rehabilitation-programs
4.1.1 The ADF Rehabilitation Framework
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/41-overview-adf-rehabilitation-programs/411-adf-rehabilitation-framework
4.1.2 ADF Rehabilitation Assessment Triggers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/41-overview-adf-rehabilitation-programs/412-adf-rehabilitation-assessment-triggers
4.1.3 The ADF Medical Employment Classification System
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/41-overview-adf-rehabilitation-programs/413-adf-medical-employment-classification-system
4.2 Interaction between the ADF rehabilitation programs and DVA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/42-interaction-between-adf-rehabilitation-programs-and-dva
4.2.1 Rehabilitation referrals to the ADF Rehabilitation Programs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/42-interaction-between-adf-rehabilitation-programs-and-dva/421-rehabilitation-referrals-adf-rehabilitation-programs
4.2.2 Transition due to medical separation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/42-interaction-between-adf-rehabilitation-programs-and-dva/422-transition-due-medical-separation
4.3 Transferring rehabilitation authority from the CDF to the MRCC
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/43-transferring-rehabilitation-authority-cdf-mrcc
4.3.1 Section 10 transfer of rehabilitation authority
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/43-transferring-rehabilitation-authority-cdf-mrcc/431-section-10-transfer-rehabilitation-authority
4.3.2 Section 39(3)(aa) transfer of rehabilitation authority
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/43-transferring-rehabilitation-authority-cdf-mrcc/432-section-393aa-transfer-rehabilitation-authority
4.4 Interaction with CTAS for Goal 3 Clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-program/44-interaction-ctas-goal-3-clients
4.4.1 Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/44-interaction-ctas-goal-3-clients/441-career-transition-assistance-scheme-ctas
4.4.2 Eligibility for CTAS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-program/44-interaction-ctas-goal-3-clients/442-eligibility-ctas
4.5 What Assistance can DVA Provide to Serving Members?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/45-what-assistance-can-dva-provide-serving-members
4.6 Transitioning ADF Clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/4-adf-rehabilitation-programs/46-transitioning-adf-clients
5 Medical Management Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/5-medical-management-rehabilitation
5.1 What is Medical Management Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/5-medical-management-rehabilitation/51-what-medical-management-rehabilitation
5.2 Who May Benefit from a Medical Management Rehabilitation Program
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/5-medical-management-rehabilitation/52-who-may-benefit-medical-management-rehabilitation-program
5.3 Payment for Medical Treatment Costs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/5-medical-management-rehabilitation/53-payment-medical-treatment-costs
5.4 Other Supports
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/5-medical-management-rehabilitation/54-other-supports
6 Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation
6.1 Eligibility
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/61-eligibility
6.2 Overview of psychosocial rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitation
6.2.1 Case studies
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitation/621-case-studies
6.3 Activity that cannot be funded under psychosocial rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/63-activity-cannot-be-funded-under-psychosocial-rehabilitation
6.4 Relationship between psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/64-what-should-happen-when-client-requires-psychosocial-rehabilitation
6.5 Psychosocial activities for DVA clients and families
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/65-psychosocial-activities-dva-clients-and-families
6.5.1 Brief intervention counselling to assist with adjustment to disability or injury and/or pain management
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/65-psychosocial-activities-dva-clients-and-families/651-brief-intervention-counselling-assist-adjustment-disability-or-injury-andor-pain-management
6.5.2 Child care assistance through a psychosocial rehabilitation plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/65-psychosocial-activities-dva-clients-and-families/652-child-care-assistance-through-psychosocial-rehabilitation-plan
6.5.3 Family Support Package
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/65-psychosocial-activities-dva-clients-and-families/653-family-support-package
6.6 How to determine if a psychosocial activity is reasonable
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/66-monitoring-and-managing-psychosocial-rehabilitation-services
6.7 Equipment for psychosocial activities
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/67-equipment-psychosocial-activities
6.7.1 Short-term Gym-Pool Membership
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/67-equipment-psychosocial-activities/671-short-term-gym-pool-membership
6.7.2 Home exercise equipment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/67-equipment-psychosocial-activities/672-home-exercise-equipment
6.8 Role of ex-service organisations in psychosocial rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/68-role-ex-service-organisations-psychosocial-rehabilitation
6.9 Psychosocial rehabilitation and further education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/69-psychosocial-rehabilitation-and-further-education
6.10 Additional assistance for clients with severe disabilities who require 24-hour care
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/610-additional-assistance-clients-severe-disabilities-who-require-24-hour-care
7 Household Services
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/7-household-services
8 Attendant Care
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/8-attendant-care
9 Vocational Rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation
9.1 What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/91-what-vocational-rehabilitation
9.2 What is Suitable Work/Employment?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/92-what-suitable-workemployment
9.3 Who is eligible for vocational rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/93-who-eligible-vocational-rehabilitation
9.4 Managing vocational rehabilitation plans
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/94-managing-vocational-rehabilitation-plans
9.5 Vocational Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/95-vocational-assessments
9.5.1 Assessing Transferable Skills and Experience
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/95-vocational-assessments/951-assessing-transferable-skills-and-experience
9.5.2 Psychometric testing
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/95-vocational-assessments/952-psychometric-testing
9.5.3 Aptitude inventories
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/95-vocational-assessments/953-aptitude-inventories
9.5.4 Personality Tests
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/95-vocational-assessments/954-personality-tests
9.6 Functional Capacity Evaluations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/96-functional-capacity-evaluations
9.6.1 Tools used to conduct Functional Capacity Evaluations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/96-functional-capacity-evaluations/961-tools-used-conduct-functional-capacity-evaluations
9.7 Worksite Assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/97-worksite-assessments
9.7.1 Workplace modifications and job redesign
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/97-worksite-assessments/971-workplace-modifications-and-job-redesign
9.8 Retraining and further education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education
9.8.1 Tertiary education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/981-tertiary-education
9.8.2 Additional considerations where tertiary education has been approved by the ADF
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/982-additional-considerations-where-tertiary-education-has-been-approved-adf
9.8.3 Steps for approving tertiary education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/983-steps-approving-tertiary-education
9.8.4 Payment of tertiary education and training course fees
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/984-payment-tertiary-education-and-training-course-fees
9.8.5 Tertiary education resources
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/985-tertiary-education-resources
9.8.6 Entitlements during retraining/further education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/986-entitlements-during-retrainingfurther-education
9.8.7 Special Rate Disability Pension and further education
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/987-special-rate-disability-pension-and-further-education
9.8.8 Vocational Rehabilitation Case Studies
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/98-retraining-and-further-education/988-vocational-rehabilitation-case-studies
9.9 Work Trials
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials
9.9.1 Duration of a Work Trial
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials/991-duration-work-trial
9.9.2 How to arrange a Work Trial
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials/992-how-arrange-work-trial
9.9.3 Incapacity payments while on a Work Trial
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials/993-incapacity-payments-while-work-trial
9.9.4 Insurance coverage during a Work Trial
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials/994-insurance-coverage-during-work-trial
9.9.5 DVA Support During a Work Trial
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/99-work-trials/995-dva-support-during-work-trial
9.10 Employer Incentives
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/910-employer-incentives
9.11 Self-Employment as a Viable Vocational Rehabilitation Outcome
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome
9.11.1 Rehabilitation Plan for those Considering Self-Employment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome/9111-rehabilitation-plan-those-considering-self-employment
9.11.2 Self-Employment and Small Business Advice
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome/9112-self-employment-and-small-business-advice
9.11.3 Self-Employment and Small Business Provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome/9113-self-employment-and-small-business-provisions
9.11.4 Business Planning and Mentoring
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome/9114-business-planning-and-mentoring
9.11.5 Incapacity Benefits and Self-Employment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/911-self-employment-viable-vocational-rehabilitation-outcome/9115-incapacity-benefits-and-self-employment
9.12 Assistance finding suitable employment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment
9.12.1 Job placement preparation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment/9121-job-placement-preparation
9.12.2 Using Job Placement or Employment Agencies
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment/9122-using-job-placement-or-employment-agencies
9.12.3 Provision of uniforms and other essential equipment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment/9123-provision-uniforms-and-other-essential-equipment
9.12.4 Relocation Assistance
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment/9124-relocation-assistance
9.12.5 Gymnasium-Pool Membership as a vocational rehabilitation activity
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/912-assistance-finding-suitable-employment/9125-gymnasium-pool-membership-vocational-rehabilitation-activity
9.13 Streamlined access to incapacity payments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments
9.13.1 Eligibility for Streamlined Access to Incapacity Payments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9131-eligibility-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments
9.13.2 Preparing to return to work
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9132-preparing-return-work
9.13.3 When to consider Streamlined Access to Incapacity Payments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9133-when-consider-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments
9.13.4 Rehabilitation support following a return to work
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9134-rehabilitation-support-following-return-work
9.13.5 DVA's expectations of clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9135-dvas-expectations-clients
9.13.6 DVA's expectations of Rehabilitation Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9136-dvas-expectations-rehabilitation-providers
9.13.7 DVA's expectations of Rehabilitation Delegates
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/9-vocational-rehabilitation/913-streamlined-access-incapacity-payments/9137-dvas-expectations-rehabilitation-coordinators
10 Alterations, Modifications, Aids & Appliances and Motor Vehicle Assistance
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance
10.1 The Principles for the Provision of Alterations, Modifications, Aids & Appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/101-principles-provision-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances
10.1.1 Legislative and Policy Provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/101-principles-provision-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1011-legislative-and-policy-provisions
10.1.2 The Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/101-principles-provision-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-rehabilitation-appliances-program-rap
10.2 Provision of aids and appliances through RAP
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap
10.2.1 The Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1021-rehabilitation-appliances-program-rap
10.2.2 The RAP Assessment Process
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1022-rap-assessment-process
10.2.3 The RAP Schedule
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1023-rap-schedule
10.2.4 Ordering RAP aids and appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1024-ordering-rap-aids-and-appliances
10.2.5 Managing the costs of sourcing and ordering aids and appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1025-managing-costs-sourcing-and-ordering-aids-and-appliances
10.2.6 Monitoring and record keeping - RAP
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/102-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rap/1026-monitoring-and-record-keeping-rap
10.3 Provision of aids and appliances through the rehabilitation provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/103-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rehabilitation-provisions
10.3.1 Criteria for provision of aids and appliances through the rehabilitation provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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10.3.2 Issues to be considered when assessing reasonableness
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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10.3.3 Monitoring and record keeping - rehabilitation provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/103-provision-aids-and-appliances-through-rehabilitation-provisions/1033-monitoring-and-record-keeping-rehabilitation-provisions
10.4 Ownership of Alterations, Aids and Appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/104-ownership-alterations-aids-and-appliances
10.5 Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Aids and Appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/105-maintenance-repair-and-replacement-aids-and-appliances
10.6 Provision of Aids and Appliances under the VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/106-provision-aids-and-appliances-under-vvrs
10.7 Consideration of specific aids and appliances
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/107-consideration-specific-aids-and-appliances
10.7.1 Provision of mattresses or beds through RAP
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/107-consideration-specific-aids-and-appliances/1071-provision-mattresses-or-beds-through-rap
10.7.2 Provision of mattresses or beds through the rehabilitation provisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/107-consideration-specific-aids-and-appliances/1072-provision-mattresses-or-beds-through-rehabilitation-provisions
10.7.3 Requests for chairs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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10.7.4 Ergonomic equipment, workplace aids and appliances and workplace assessments
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/107-consideration-specific-aids-and-appliances/1074-ergonomic-equipment-workplace-aids-and-appliances-and-workplace-assessments
10.7.5 Provision of personal response systems
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/107-consideration-specific-aids-and-appliances/1075-provision-personal-response-systems
10.7.6 Provision of home exercise equipment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.7.7 Provision of Assistance Dogs
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
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10.7.8 Approval process for building alterations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.7.9 Modifications to vehicles
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.7.10 Medical Grade Footwear
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.7.11 Ride-on mowers and synthetic lawn
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.7.12 Provision of hearing aids
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.8 Provision of Alterations, Aids & Appliances and Services for Serving ADF Clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
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10.8.1 Basis for providing services and support for service members
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
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10.8.2 Communication protocols
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.9 Provision of Motor Vehicles or Motor Vehicle Modifications
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
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10.9.1 Motor Vehicle Modification Requests
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.10 Provision of Motor Vehicle Assistance under section 39 of DRCA
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10.10.1 Provision of Motor Vehicle Modifications under section 39(1)(d) of DRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
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10.10.2 Short term assistance with transport while conditions stabilise
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1010-provision-motor-vehicle-assistance-under-section-39-srca/10102-short-term-assistance-transport-while-conditions-stabilise
10.10.3 Where an existing vehicle is not suitable for modification
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1010-provision-motor-vehicle-assistance-under-section-39-drca/10103-where-existing-vehicle-not-suitable-modification
10.10.4 DVA's responsibility following modifications
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1010-provision-motor-vehicle-assistance-under-section-39-srca/10104-dvas-responsibility-following-modifications
10.11 Compensation for purchase of new or second hand motor vehicles for DRCA clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1011-compensation-purchase-new-or-second-hand-motor-vehicles-drca-clients
10.12 The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme (MVCS)
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs
10.12.1 Who is an eligible person for the MVCS?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10121-who-eligible-person-mvcs
10.12.2 Who is not eligible for MVCS?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10122-who-not-eligible-mvcs
10.12.3 Assessing eligibility for MVCS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10123-assessing-eligibility-mvcs
10.12.4 Getting advice from an approved program provider
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10124-getting-advice-approved-program-provider
10.12.5 Modifying a motor vehicle
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10125-modifying-motor-vehicle
10.12.6 Where an existing vehicle is not suitable for modification
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10126-where-existing-vehicle-not-suitable-modification
10.12.7 Subsidising the purchase of an initial new or second-hand motor vehicle
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10127-subsidising-purchase-initial-new-or-second-hand-motor-vehicle
10.12.8 Replacing a motor vehicle
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10128-replacing-motor-vehicle
10.12.9 Other MVCS compensation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/10129-other-mvcs-compensation
10.12.10 Determining the amount of MVCS compensation payable
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101210-determining-amount-mvcs-compensation-payable
10.12.11 Conditions relating to the MVCS compensation payment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101211-conditions-relating-mvcs-compensation-payment
10.12.12 Determination of MVCS claims
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101212-determination-mvcs-claims
10.12.13 Review of MVCS decisions
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101213-review-mvcs-decisions
10.12.14 Ownership of the motor vehicle provided by MVCS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101214-ownership-motor-vehicle-provided-mvcs
10.12.15 Breaches of MVCS requirements
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101215-breaches-mvcs-requirements
10.12.17 Loan of a motor vehicle provided by the MVCS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101217-loan-motor-vehicle-provided-mvcs
10.12.18 GST exemption for supply of a motor vehicle to a disabled former veteran
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101218-gst-exemption-supply-motor-vehicle-disabled-former-veteran
10.12.19 Stamp duty exemptions under state and territory law
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/10-alterations-modifications-aids-appliances-and-motor-vehicle-assistance/1012-motor-vehicle-compensation-scheme-mvcs/101219-stamp-duty-exemptions-under-state-and-territory-law
11 Rehabilitation Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers
11.1 Approved Rehabilitation Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/111-approved-rehabilitation-service-providers
11.2 DVA-specific requirements for approved rehabilitation providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/112-dva-specific-requirements-approved-rehabilitation-service-providers
11.3 Selecting Rehabilitation Providers for DVA Clients in Rural or Remote Areas or Residing Overseas
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/113-selecting-rehabilitation-service-providers-dva-clients-rural-or-remote-areas-or-residing-overseas
11.4 Types of Rehabilitation Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/114-types-rehabilitation-service-providers
11.5 Choosing the Right Rehabilitation Provider
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/115-choosing-right-rehabilitation-service-provider
11.6 Evaluating and Managing Rehabilitation Providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/116-evaluating-and-managing-rehabilitation-service-providers
11.6.1 Key Performance Indicators
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/116-evaluating-and-managing-rehabilitation-service-providers/1161-key-performance-indicators
11.6.2 Rehabilitation Rights and Obligations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/116-evaluating-and-managing-rehabilitation-service-providers/1162-rehabilitation-rights-and-obligations
11.6.3 Evaluation Summary
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/116-evaluating-and-managing-rehabilitation-service-providers/1163-evalution-summary
11.7 External Rehabilitation Provider Performance Standards and Guidelines
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/11-rehabilitation-service-providers/117-external-rehabilitation-service-provider-performance-standards-and-guidelines
12 Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme Guidelines
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines
12.1 Overview of the VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs
12.1.1 VVRS applications and review rights
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs/1211-vvrs-applications-and-review-rights
12.1.2 Objectives and Principles of the Scheme
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs/1212-objectives-and-principles-scheme
12.1.3 Interpretation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs/1213-interpretation
12.1.4 Information to be obtained by Secretary
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs/1214-information-be-obtained-secretary
12.1.5 VVRS rehabilitation plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/121-overview-vvrs/1215-vvrs-rehabilitation-plan
12.2 VVRS programs for special rate, intermediate rate and invalidity service pensioners
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
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
12.3 VVRS programs for other veterans
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/123-vvrs-programs-other-veterans
12.3.1 Participation in the VVRS by other veterans
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/123-vvrs-programs-other-veterans/1231-participation-vvrs-other-veterans
12.3.2 VVRS rehabilitation program
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/123-vvrs-programs-other-veterans/1232-vvrs-rehabilitation-program
12.4 Psychosocial Rehabilitation under the VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/124-psychosocial-rehabilitation-under-vvrs
12.5 Other assistance to veterans participating in the VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs
12.5.1 Other assistance available under Chapter 4 in the VVRS Instrument
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs/1251-other-assistance-available-under-chapter-4-vvrs-instrument
12.5.2 VVRS assistance for transport and accommodation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs/1252-vvrs-assistance-transport-and-accommodation
12.5.3 VVRS assistance with aids, appliances and workplace modifications
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs/1253-vvrs-assistance-aids-appliances-and-workplace-modifications
12.5.4 Education programs through the VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs/1254-education-programs-through-vvrs
12.5.5 VVRS grants must be applied to the relevant purpose
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/125-other-assistance-veterans-participating-vvrs/1255-vvrs-grants-must-be-applied-relevant-purpose
12.6 Notification of VVRS decisions and review rights
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/126-notification-vvrs-decisions-and-review-rights
12.6.1 VVRS notification to veteran
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/126-notification-vvrs-decisions-and-review-rights/1261-vvrs-notification-veteran
12.6.2 Review of VVRS decisions by the Repatriation Commission
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/126-notification-vvrs-decisions-and-review-rights/1262-review-vvrs-decisions-repatriation-commission
12.6.3 VVRS review by the Administrative Review Tribunal
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/12-veterans-vocational-rehabilitation-scheme-guidelines/126-notification-vvrs-decisions-and-review-rights/1263-vvrs-review-administrative-appeals-tribunal
13 Rights and Obligations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations
13.1 Rehabilitation rights and obligations
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/131-rehabilitation-rights-and-obligations
13.1.1 What are a person's rights?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/131-rehabilitation-rights-and-obligations/1311-what-are-persons-rights
13.1.2 What are a person's obligations?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/131-rehabilitation-rights-and-obligations/1312-what-are-persons-obligations
13.2 Claimant and Delegate responsibilities and conflict of interest
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest
13.2.1 What is a conflict of interest?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1321-what-conflict-interest
13.2.2 Potential conflict of interest types
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1322-potential-conflict-interest-types
13.2.3 Claims by DVA staff who are also clients or potential clients of DVA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1323-claims-dva-staff-who-are-also-clients-or-potential-clients-dva
13.2.4 Claims by family members of DVA staff
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1324-claims-family-members-dva-staff
13.2.5 Claimant known to a DVA staff member
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1325-claimant-known-dva-staff-member
13.2.6 Other possible conflict of interest
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1326-other-possible-conflict-interest
13.2.7 Conflict of interest issues for rehabilitation providers
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/132-claimant-and-delegate-responsibilities-and-conflict-interest/1327-conflict-interest-issues-rehabilitation-service-providers
13.3 What is non-compliance in the rehabilitation process?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/13-rights-and-obligations/133-what-non-compliance-rehabilitation-process
13.3.1 Compliance issues - DRCA and MRCA
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/133-what-non-compliance-rehabilitation-process/1331-compliance-issues-drca-and-mrca
13.3.2 Making a decision to suspend benefits
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/133-what-non-compliance-rehabilitation-process/1332-making-decision-suspend-benefits
13.3.3 How does a client become compliant following suspension of benefits?
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/133-what-non-compliance-rehabilitation-process/1333-how-does-client-become-compliant-following-suspension-benefits
13.4 Reconsideration and review mechanisms for rehabilitation
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/134-reconsideration-and-review-mechanisms-rehabilitation
13.5 Non-compliance and review mechanisms for VVRS
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/135-non-compliance-and-review-mechanisms-vvrs
13.6 Maternity Leave and/or Parental Leave for Rehabilitation Clients
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/13-rights-and-obligations/136-maternity-leave-andor-parental-leave-rehabilitation-clients
15 Goal Attainment Scaling
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling
15.1 Introduction to Goal Attainment Scaling
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/151-introduction-goal-attainment-scaling
15.2 Roles and Responsibilities
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/152-roles-and-responsibilities
15.3 DVA's Rehabilitation Process with Goal Attainment Scaling
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling
15.3.2 Rehabilitation Assessment Report
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling/1532-rehabilitation-assessment-report
15.3.3 Rehabilitation Plan
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling/1533-rehabilitation-plan
15.3.4 Rehabilitation Plan Amendment
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling/1534-rehabilitation-plan-amendment
15.3.5 Progress Reports
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling/1535-progress-reports
15.3.6 Rehabilitation Closure Report
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/153-dvas-rehabilitation-process-goal-attainment-scaling/1536-rehabilitation-closure-report
15.4 Outcome Reporting
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/154-outcome-reporting
15.5 Case Example for Goal Attainment Scaling
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/15-goal-attainment-scaling/155-case-example-goal-attainment-scaling
16 Maintaining Incapacity Payments for Veterans Studying Pilot
Note for CLIK Users
Under changes commencing on 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) are 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).
Any VEA or DRCA veteran who has an open rehabilitation plan before 1 July 2026 will transition to the MRCA and their plans will continue without interruption. There will be no need for veterans to take any action to continue their plans under the MRCA.
The transfer is being enabled through the addition of new section 104 into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004, which will state:
s.104 Bringing across rehabilitation programs under the DRCA and VEA
(1) This section applies if, immediately before the date of commencement, a person is undertaking a rehabilitation
program (the old program) under the old DRCA or the old VEA.
(2) On and after the date of commencement:
(a) the old program is taken to be an approved rehabilitation program for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(b) the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the old DRCA or the old VEA is taken
to be the person’s rehabilitation authority for the purposes of the MRCA; and
(c) the person is taken to be a person to whom Part 2 of Chapter 3 of the MRCA applies.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the DRCA should not notice any changes as there are no differences between DRCA and MRCA rehabilitation.
Those with rehabilitation plans under the VEA's Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme will be reviewed to identify if there are any additional rehabilitation activities that may be of benefit. These veterans will retain their ‘safety net’ arrangements once the changes commence.
More information is available at Rehabilitation | Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Note: Additional guidance regarding the 1 July 2026 changes will be provided across the relevant CLIK chapters and sub-chapters.
Information videos covering the 1 July legislative reform changes are also available for the information of delegates on the following link Information Videos
The Rehabilitation Policy Library is the resource and guide for rehabilitation policy and practice in DVA.
For a quick and easy way to look up terms and find information in this library, please see this library’s keyword index.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/16-maintaining-incapacity-payments-veterans-studying-pilot