LIFE
AFTER DEFENCE
DVA, Entitlements and Veteran Support Advocates
"Alone, we can do so little, but together, we can do so much"
We would like to acknowledge all ex-serving and current serving members of the Australian Defence Force and thank you for your service
We pay our respects to the men and women that have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country and those that have left this world too early.
LEST WE FORGET
ABOUT
Life After Defence (LAD) is a veteran owned and run business designed to help both current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families.
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We created LAD to assist veterans and current serving members in accessing entitlements that they are eligible for due to the lack of transparency of information on discharge. We found after discharging, entitlement and support organisations policies and processes were quite complex and sometimes unknown to those discharging.
It is our mission to help as many service men and women navigate the entitlements process as quickly and easily as possible to not only get what they are entitled to, but to also be able to move on to the next chapter of their lives with as much positivity and support as possible.
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Qualifications & Fees
Our head advocate has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice which assists with understanding and interpreting DVA’s legislation, policies, procedures, and statements of principles.
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He also is trained through the DVA ATDP course where he was mentored by RSL advocates and continues to learn and strive towards his level 3 in advocacy. We also have a Registered Nurse that helps go over the medical files and reports to help the advocate team to understand and link the injuries to service to help make the claims solid.
We want to be as transparent as possible to our members to show that we have nothing to hide. LAD feels that it is important to display our qualifications on our website to be honest and sincere as well as our members having all the information that they need to be able to make an informed decision.
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We have no upfront fees and charge 5% once we get a permanent impairment or retrospective decision.
Services
LAD services are designed so that our members can access and utilise their entitlements from a range of different service providers.
Department Of Veteran Affairs
Commonwealth Super Corporation
RSL, DOHAS & Additional Services
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We deal with initial lability claim, Permanent impairment, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) claims. ​
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Household services, education grants for members with children in school or apprenticeships.
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Other services that come with having a white card, gold card or companion card.
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We examine your discharge to see if you are eligible to overturn the decision into a medical discharge through the retrospective discharge process.
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We help to look at what type of pension and category you are in to see if there is evidence to move from a lower category to a higher category.
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We investigate if our members are eligible for a Disability Superannuation Benefit (DSB) to be added to their pension to lower the taxable amount taken by the ATO and more.
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We help members who want to upskill to find scholarship through the RSL’s and the sub-branches.
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We work alongside Homefront who find qualified and experienced service providers to help members with domestic duties when their injuries prevent them from doing so.
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We provide support for members dealing with mental health and physical injuries and recommend DVA approved organisations and courses for support.
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We check if you qualify for DHOAS and help acquire your certificates.
Partnerships
Only working with the best
Josh Tallon KPS Wealth
Josh from KPS Wealth helps to effectively talk though the options surrounding the determination election by providing a general financial advice consultation with guidance and information to improve your decision-making and enhance your understanding with various financial aspects and potential strategies regarding the compensation.
Kye Shield Shield Tuition
Have you reached 80 points under MRCA, your children may be eligible for funding to support their education, including assistance with school subjects they may be struggling. Kye from Shield Tuition, is a expert in the education sector who has extensive experience working with DVA families. Kye can help ensure your children receive the tutoring and support they need to thrive academically.
Ben Jesinowski GC Services Group
If you are unable to carry out household tasks such as cleaning or gardening because of one or more of your accepted conditions, you may be eligible to receive DVA-funded household services.
Ben from GC Services Group will manage all your household service needs — including scheduling, delivery, and payment arrangements with DVA.
Steven Bayukhin Bayukhin Allied Health
Do you have DVA accepted conditions, if so, you are eligible for treatment. Steven Bayukhin, an experienced Exercise Physiologist from Bayukhin Allied Health, based in Bundall on the Gold Coast (QLD). Steven works closely with veterans and specialises in helping former ADF members improve function, mobility, and overall performance—even while managing service-related injuries.
Zak Kharoofa Rehab Insight
Do you have DVA accepted conditions, if so, you are eligible for treatment. Zak Kharoofa, is a Senior Exercise Physiologist from Rehab Insight. Zak works with veterans across both North and South Brisbane and has a strong background in helping former ADF members regain optimal function and performance, even while managing service-related injuries.
Lewis Wigington MortgageWorks
Many veterans use their compensation to buy a property to live in or to invest in real estate. As an ADF member, you are entitled to DHOAS and other benefits, but most banks and brokers may not be familiar with these entitlements and may struggle to find the best options for you. Lewis Wigington, an ex-ADF soldier from Mortgage Works, knows the ins and outs of ADF entitlements and can help you secure the best rate possible.
Dr Tim Nelson
Foot Foot Health
Our process involves a referral and administrative review, a detailed doctor's consultation with experienced GPs located throughout Australia, a DVA report submission, and communication of the outcome to the veteran.
Veteran Medical
Veteran Medical is a general practice for serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force. We provide quality, veteran-centered medical care and support throughout all stages of your claims processes and ongoing care.
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