Find DVA meal preparation services
Meal preparation assistance may be approved when an accepted condition makes the task difficult. The DVA determination sets the approved tasks and frequency.
How Household Services works
DVA Household Services can provide compensation for reasonably required household tasks when an accepted service-related condition makes those tasks difficult. DVA assesses the need and specifies the approved services, frequency and financial limits.
Veterans generally choose a suitable provider. The provider meets DVA’s requirements and submits the required invoice information. AusVeterans can introduce your enquiry to a provider serving your area.
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Tell us what DVA has approved and where support is needed.
Common questions
What meal support can Household Services include?
Household Services can include assistance with meal preparation. The individual determination sets the approved activity.
Can dietary requirements be discussed?
Practical dietary requirements can be discussed directly with a prospective provider before accepting service.
When is a service agreement created?
The veteran and provider arrange any service agreement after the introduction.
What DVA Household Services can cover
Household Services can include meal preparation when an accepted service-related injury or condition makes preparing meals difficult. DVA assesses the veteran's needs and records the approved tasks, frequency and financial limit in a written determination.
Meal preparation at home
An approved service may involve a provider cooking, portioning and safely storing meals in the veteran's home. The work must match the meal-preparation tasks listed in the DVA determination.
After DVA approval
The veteran chooses a suitable provider and arranges the service directly. The provider uses the veteran's Transaction Reference Number to submit invoices for approved work to DVA.
Applying for meal preparation
A Household Services claim can be sent to hhs@dva.gov.au. DVA confirms eligibility, arranges an assessment where required and determines the support that can be funded.
DVA Household Services compensation
Veterans' Home Care
Meal preparation is also available as domestic assistance through Veterans' Home Care. Gold and White Veteran Card holders living at home can request an assessment by calling the VHC Assessment Agency on 1300 550 450.