Occupational Medicine Specialists.
Expert assessment and clinical guidance for current and former Australian Defence Force members, grounded in deep understanding of military service.
Where service, health and work intersect.
Occupational medicine focuses on the relationship between health, work and occupational exposures. For veterans, that often means assessing the impact of military service on health, functional capacity and long-term wellbeing.
Our Occupational Medicine Specialists have extensive experience in military and veteran health, having either served in uniform themselves or worked extensively within Defence and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. They provide independent, evidence-based medical opinions to support clinical care, rehabilitation, and administrative processes such as DVA claims and reviews.
Assessments and clinical opinions for veterans.
A breadth of assessments designed to ensure veterans receive appropriate recognition of service-related health issues, with clear guidance for future care.
Assessment of service-related injuries and illnesses
DVA-related medical assessments and specialist opinions
Fitness for service assessments
Fitness for work and occupational capacity evaluations
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
Assessment of complex or multi-system health conditions
Review of treatment and rehabilitation needs
Independent medical opinions for compensation and administrative processes
DVA medical assessments
Navigating the DVA system can be complex and often requires detailed medical documentation and specialist opinions. Our specialists regularly assist with:
- Specialist medical assessments for DVA claims
- Clinical review of service-related health conditions
- Medical opinions to support DVA documentation and decision-making
- Assessment of functional capacity and occupational impact
Supporting GPs
Many veterans receive ongoing healthcare through their existing GP. Our specialists work collaboratively, providing the assessments and reports related to DVA processes so GPs can stay focused on day-to-day medical care.
GPs can refer veterans to AVHS for DVA-related assessments, occupational health evaluations and complex clinical reviews.
IMEs for current and former ADF members.
Assessments may address causation, impairment, functional capacity, and fitness for service or work, with comprehensive medico-legal reports provided.
Referrals accepted from
Clinically rigorous, contextualised to service.
Our Occupational Medicine Specialists have a strong understanding of the unique occupational demands and exposures associated with military service.
Physical and psychological demands of military roles
Service-related injuries and health conditions
Military occupational exposures
Complex health presentations common in veteran populations
How to refer or arrange an appointment.
Veterans can be referred to our Occupational Medicine Specialists by their GP, treating specialist, rehabilitation provider, insurer or legal representative. To discuss a referral or arrange an appointment, please contact our team.
Our Occupational Medicine Specialists.
Occupational Medicine Specialist providing assessments, DVA opinions and IMEs for current and former ADF members.
Occupational Medicine Specialist providing assessments, DVA opinions and IMEs for current and former ADF members.
Occupational Medicine Specialist providing assessments, DVA opinions and IMEs for current and former ADF members.