$70.6 million to help veterans stay healthy at home

The Government has today committed to ensuring veterans and veteran families have the services they deserve, committing an additional $70.6 million in funding over four years to increase Veterans’ Home Care fees for domestic assistance and personal care services.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said this funding will help to ensure important domestic assistance and personal care support through the Veterans’ Home Care program is delivered to the veteran community.

“The Veterans’ Home Care program provides veterans and their families with assistance in their homes, to help them stay safe and independent for longer,” Minister Keogh said.

“This commitment will benefit providers of Veterans’ Home Care Services, and importantly it will benefit some 37,000 veterans, war widows and widowers who receive services delivered through the Veterans’ Home Care program.“

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs delivers a system that empowers veterans and their families to improve their health and wellbeing; to stay well, age well and engage fully in social and economic life.

“Investment in tailored programs to support wellness and connection to community will deliver better health outcomes for our veteran community.”

“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to undertaking a series of practical measures to ensure older Australians and Australians with disability have access to the care they need and deserve at home.” 

“Supporting veterans to stay in their homes goes hand in hand with that.” 

The Veterans’ Home Care funding will continue until 30 June 2026. For more information on the program visit dva.gov.au.

Authorised by The Hon Matt Keogh MP

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling provides 24/7 free confidential crisis support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families on 1800 011 046 or the Open Arms website. Safe Zone Support provides anonymous counselling on 1800 142 072. Defence All-Hours Support Line provides support for ADF personnel on 1800 628 036 or the Defence Health Portal. Defence Member and Family Helpline provides support for Defence families on 1800 624 608