Referrals - resources

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex

• If you are supporting an LGBTI elder with their health and social care needs, the My Aged Care website has some resources that can help to navigate the system, visit My Aged Care: Support for LGBTI people.

Veterans

• To find resources for veterans, the My Aged Care: Veterans support section gives information about the services provided by the department of veteran affairs and My Aged Care. There is a video that details the experience of a veteran receiving support services.
• If you are caring for a veteran and they require an increase in services, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) website explains the services that are funded by DVA. For example Veterans Home Care (VHC), Coordinated Veterans' Care (CVC) program. For community nursing providers, visit Information for community nursing providers to find out how to access DVA funding to be able to provide services for the DVA community. To understand more about the different DVA cards and the benefits that they offer for veterans, visit Veteran healthcare cards.