Veterans
St John of God Hospital Bendigo warmly
welcomes veterans and is committed to giving them the highest
standard of professional care.
The hospital holds a Tier 1 classification
with the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). This agreement
allows doctors to admit entitled veterans and war widow/widower
patients without obtaining prior financial approval from the
Department.
To speak to the DVA co-ordinator please phone
5434 3470.
Veterans who choose St John of God
Hospital Bendigo will enjoy: 
- Hotel type accommodation, usually in single
en-suite rooms
- Emotional and spiritual support from our
Pastoral Services' team
- Designated parking for veterans
- The services of a Veteran Liaison
Officer
- A free daily newspaper delivered to your
room
- Support with spouse/carer accommodation
- Spouse support, including counselling
They will also enjoy access to allied health services such
as:
- Diabetes education and advice
- Stomal therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Dietetics
- Social work
- Speech therapy
See also Home
Nursing.