Partners of Veterans Association of Australia Inc
Who We Support
P.V.A. is deeply committed to supporting the partners, carers, widows, widowers, and families of Australian veterans—now and for generations to come. As our defence forces continue serving in conflict zones worldwide, we’re building a compassionate network of care that wasn’t available when many veterans return home. Together, we’re ensuring that no family walks this journey alone.
Widows & Widowers
Families & Dependants
Partners & Ex-Partners
Widows & Widowers
- Our Association alone advocated for the Bereavement Payment paid to the surviving widow/widower to be calculated at the rate the veteran was in receipt of at the time of his/her death.
- Supported the Indexation of the Income Support Supplement (ISS) paid to eligible War Widows/Widowers.
- Had the age limit removed for War Widows/Widowers to apply for the Income Support Supplement (ISS).
Families & Dependants
- We succeeded in having the age limit removed on children of Vietnam Veterans to receive counselling from the Veterans and Veterans Family Counselling Service (Open Arms).
- Our Association supported the provision of child care for participants at Open Arms Residential Lifestyle Courses.
- Succeeded in our representations that the age limit be removed for all eligible children of past and present veterans to be able to receive counselling through Open Arms.
Partners & Ex-Partners
- Secured the additional Carer Bonus for carers of Veterans in receipt of Partners Service Pension, a payment that has now been legislated and is paid yearly.
- Supported the investigation of the deteriorating health of partners and/or carers of veterans via our national health committee.
- Succeeded in our efforts for increased counselling for former partners of ADF personnel to access Open Arms up to 5 years after a couple separates or while co- parenting a child under the age of 18.
