Veterans’ health contacts

Health and wellbeing services

Veteran Wellbeing Centre

The Veteran Wellbeing Centre delivers health and wellbeing services to veterans and their families, including those that assist in a successful transition from Defence to civilian life, such as medical services, DVA claims support, transition care and advocacy.

Address: Building 37, Repat Health Precinct, 216 Daws Road, Daw Park SA 5041
Phone: (08) 7117 5237
Website: Veteran Wellbeing Centre

Email: health.veteranwellbeingcentre@sa.gov.au

Opening hours: Walk-ins welcome from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday

The Jamie Larcombe Centre

The Jamie Larcombe Centre is a purpose built veterans’ mental health precinct located at the Glenside Health Service Campus. The Centre provides specialised mental health care for current and former Australian Defence Force members, as well as eligible emergency service personnel.

Address: Glenside Campus, Eucalyptus Lane, Glenside SA 5065
Phone:  1300 043 175
Website: The Jamie Larcombe Centre

Email: Health.TheJamieLarcombeCentre@sa.gov.au

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Information and advocacy services

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) delivers government programs for war veterans, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), members of the Australian Federal Police and their dependants.

Address (SA Office):  Level 10 Westpac House, 91 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 133 254 or free call from country areas only 1800 555 254

Website: Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Ex-service organisations

There are a number of ex-service organisations (ESOs) set up to support current and former ADF members and their families in South Australia.

You can use the Advocacy Register to search for an ESO or to find an advocacy service in your area.

The Minister for Health’s Veterans’ Health Advisory Council

The Veterans’ Health Advisory Council (VHAC) advises the Minister for Health on health issues of Veterans, war widows and their families in South Australia and advocates on their behalf.

If you would like to refer an issue to VHAC for possible consideration, please write to:

The Executive Officer
Veterans’ Health Advisory Council
Email: Health.VHAC@sa.gov.au

Statewide Veterans Health Advocate

The Statewide Veterans’ Health Advocate is based at the Veterans Wellbeing Centre and assists veterans to access appropriate health care within the public system. The role also builds capacity within the health system to better respond to the needs of veterans.

Phone: 0449 766 778
Email: Darren.Renshaw@sa.gov.au

Veterans SA

Veterans SA is a South Australian Government agency that provides support to the veteran community and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.

Address: Level 4, 151 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 7133 9333
Website: Veterans SA

Email: veteranssa@sa.gov.au

For more information

Contact the SA Health Veterans’ Health Policy team
Email: health.veteranshealthpolicy@sa.gov.au