Department of Veteran Affairs Support Services will continue over the Christmas Period. DVA offices will be closed from Friday 20 December to Monday 4 January 2016

Veterans and their families can continue to access key DVA Services 24 Hour Crisis Counselling: Toll free 1800 011 046

Access to DVA’s online mental health information and support – Veterans can visit DVA’s

Ease mental health portal

Transport: Can be booked online through DVA’s

My Account

If transport not previously booked DVA’s can seek reimbursement when offices re-open. Hospital Admissions: DVA patients can be admitted into hospital and request retrospective approval when the DVA offices reopen

Defence Service Home Insurance: Available 24 hours on 1300 552 662 or via the

DSH website

Pension payments that would fall on 24 December will be paid into accounts on Wednesday