VVRS

This topic relates to section 3.1 of the VVRS Instrument.

Participation in the VVRS by veterans other than those referred to in Chapter 2 in the VVRS Instrument

Certain veterans - who are not in receipt of disability compensation payment at the special or intermediate rate, or invalidity service pension - may participate in a Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) rehabilitation program, whether they are in receipt of a pension or not.

The Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) is a free and voluntary rehabilitation program that assists eligible veterans to find or retain employment. The assistance provided includes vocational support such as vocational assessments and interview skills training. The Scheme also offers medical management and psychosocial services to address barriers in other parts of a veteran’s life preventing his or her retention of, or return to, employment.

This topic relates to section 4.2 of the VVRS Instrument.

Note: This assistance is only available to the veteran.

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 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 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.

This topic relates to section 5.2 of the VVRS Instrument.

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

Information on review options for VVRS clients are also located at CLIK Chapter 13.5 Non-compliance and review mechanisms for VVRS.

This topic relates to section 3.2 of the VVRS Instrument.

Maintenance of veterans in employment, or if they are having difficulties coping with their current work

The VVRS provides assistance to veterans who require it to retain employment that is at risk. The Scheme is not intended to remove the normal obligations people have to keep themselves up to date in their field of employment.

This topic relates to section 2.3 of the VVRS Instrument.

Failure to comply with an approved plan or approved program

Grounds for cessation of a veteran's participation in the Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme (VVRS) may include continually failing to attend appointments with Rehabilitation Service Providers.

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.