The term "DVA card" refers to a card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) in Australia. These cards provide access to certain benefits, including free or cheaper health care and support, discounts on medicine, transport, and water and power bills
. There are different types of DVA cards, such as the Veteran Gold Card, Veteran White Card, and Veteran Orange Card, which have been redesigned into the Veteran Card, though the same color distinctions still apply
. These cards are provided to identify the eligibility of veterans, former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and their dependents for a range of benefits, including health care, pharmaceutical benefits, and concessional travel
. The core purpose of DVA cards is to provide essential health services free of charge or heavily subsidized for veterans
