13.2.1.3 Eligibility for dependent children of Defence members covered under SRCA, or severely injured or killed in the Black Hawk Helicopter Accident

13.2.1.3 Eligibility for dependent children of Defence members covered under SRCA, or severely injured or killed in the Black Hawk Helicopter Accident

Section 118(2) of the VEA states that "The Commission may provide guidance and counselling services under the scheme for such other people as the Minister determines in writing."

The VEA Instrument No.29/2000 made under the above provision means that some dependent children with coverage under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRCA) are eligible to access guidance and counselling services provided under Part 4 of the VCES. This includes eligible dependent children of Defence members who were severely injured or killed during the Black Hawk Helicopter accident of 12 June 1996). This access is available to dependent children of those members who receive the Additional Death Benefit or the Severe Injury Adjustment under the Defence Act 1903. These benefits have specific eligibility criteria related to service covered by the SRCA.