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• Information for audiologists

  Our role We want: veterans to have access to suitable hearing aids as quickly as possible after a hearing loss or tinnitus claim is accepted. to streamline the process for all parties: vetera…

• Sharon's corner — July 2019

  VA News sat down with Sharon Cavanagh, Manager of Veterans' Services, to talk about what has been happening at Veterans' Affairs over the last three months. Sharon Cavanagh, Manager of Veterans' Serv…

• Social media house rules

  Guidelines We welcome your comments, questions and feedback on our social media channels. But we ask that you are respectful and follow these guidelines. Your content is public Once your comment is…

• Introducing Sharon Cavanagh, your new Manager Veterans’ Services

  VA News sat down with Sharon Cavanagh, our new Manager Veterans’ Services, at the end of her first month at Veterans’ Affairs. VA News : Kia ora Sharon, welcome to Veterans’ Affairs. How’s your fir…

• Veterans’ Affairs offers more support for veterans and whānau

  Thanks to changes to the Veterans’ Support Act 2014, Veterans’ Affairs can offer more flexible support to veterans and their whānau. The changes address a number of recommendations included in the 201…

• A way forward for veterans' health and wellbeing

  Veterans’ Affairs has launched Te Arataki mō te Hauora Ngākau mō ngā Mōrehu a Tū me ō rātou Whānau, The Veteran, Family and Whānau Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy Framework  — a detailed ex…

• Your wish list for your retirement can come true — it just needs some planning

  “The financial experts can help you take care of things and give you the time to focus on things that are important to you.” Derrick McMillan, Chief of Staff, Defence Health Directorate, HQ NZDF in…

• Online event for New Zealand veterans in Australia 2023

  This online event will inform you of the support available — specifically for New Zealand veterans living in Australia. We will also answer questions from attendees. At the event you will hear from: …

• Support your mate

  Being there for a mate in the good times is usually easy and fun. But when a mate goes through a rough patch it can be hard to know what to do or say. This can be especially challenging if your mate …

• How applications for hearing loss work

  Step 1 The veteran makes an application for hearing loss, tinnitus, or both The veteran applies for hearing loss using either the Disablement Pension Application form or the Veteran Supp…