This topic relates to section 4.3 of the VVRS Instrument.

The Rehabilitation Service Provider will be expected to explore opportunities within the workplace for the employer to provide aids, appliances and workplace modifications before making a recommendation for these to be provided under the VVRS. This could involve a cost sharing arrangement with an employer.

The provision of the grant must adhere to the cost effectiveness for the VVRS.

This topic relates to section 2.2 of the VVRS Instrument.

Approval of a vocational rehabilitation program

Section 2.2.2 in the VVRS Instrument should be considered in its entirety before final approval is given. Approval should be based on responses to each of the items listed under section 2.2.2 and a final decision made on the total responses provided, not on isolated items from the list.

This topic relates to section 5.3 of the VVRS Instrument.

Chapter 5 of the VVRS Instrument sets out the review rights.

This topic relates to section 4.2 of the VVRS Instrument.

Note: This assistance is only available to the veteran.

Grant may be made in special circumstances

Accommodation assistance will generally only be available to veterans in rural and remote areas who need to travel to another population centre while undertaking vocational rehabilitation or for the purposes of assessments or meetings with Rehabilitation Service Providers associated with participation in the VVRS.

This topic relates to section 4.1 of the VVRS Instrument.

Availability of other VVRS assistance

Veterans participating in an approved program may receive other assistance under this Scheme. Chapter 4 in the VVRS Instrument provides the rules for such other assistance and the criteria by which applications for assistance are assessed.

This topic relates to section 1.4 of the VVRS Instrument.

Assessment of a veteran for participation in the VVRS

VVRS rehabilitation services are provided on the basis of assessed need and are subject to the likelihood of a veteran obtaining suitable and sustainable employment. Applicants are required by legislation to undergo an initial assessment before any assistance is provided under the Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS).

VVRS application process

A veteran wishing to apply for assistance under the Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) should contact their nearest DVA office to obtain an application form.

The form: D1000 Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) Application Form is also available from DVA Forms on the DVA website.

This topic relates to section 1.5 of the VVRS Instrument.

Approved rehabilitation plan

Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) services are to be in accordance with an approved plan.

Section 1.5.4 of the VVRS Instrument states: "Before any service can be provided to a veteran under this Scheme, that service must be in accordance with an approved plan."

This topic relates to section 4.4 of the VVRS Instrument.

Assisting veterans to obtain recognition of prior learning through recognised educational institutions is an avenue of assistance that can be explored and, if appropriate, funded under the VVRS for those with skills that could be transferred to civilian employment.

This topic relates to section 4.5 of the VVRS Instrument.

Proof of payment may be required

A grant recipient may be required to provide documents, receipts or invoices to show that the grant has been applied to the purpose for which it was granted.