Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring support for eligible children and dependants of Gold Card Veterans.
Are you or your spouse a Gold-Card Veteran with children in primary or high school?
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) offers financial assistance, special support, and student services to eligible children of current or former ADF members.
Through DVA tutoring, your child can receive personalised, one-on-one lessons tailored to their needs.
Our goal is to make the process simple and stress-free, so families can focus on learning and achieving academic success.
Who is Eligible?
Additional Tuition is a scheme provided by the Federal Government and administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) whereby eligible children are entitled to government funded private tutoring.
Currently, the DVA can approve $3,500 for additional tuition and further funding can be provided when required.
Your child may qualify for DVA-funded tutoring if:
- You or your child’s other parent/guardian is a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force.
- You receive support under DVA due to a service-related injury, illness, or condition.
- You’ve received a VCES (Veterans’ Children Education Scheme) or MRCAETS (Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme) approval for your child.
Children under these schemes are generally:
- Aged under 16, or
- Aged 16 to 25 and enrolled in full-time education or training.
Many families qualify but don’t realise they can access additional tuition support alongside other educational benefits.
Here's How It Works
Our team can help you through every stage of the DVA journey.
Check Your Eligibility
Confirm your DVA eligibility or simply send us an enquiry. Our team can guide you through the process and answer any questions.
Submit Your Forms
Complete the required DVA forms (D2967 or D2566) and provide us with your approval letter. We can assist you in completing the forms correctly and efficiently.
Teacher Selection
Once approved, we match you with one of our qualified teachers, with expertise in your child’s year level and subject needs.
Start Learning
Start weekly sessions that are flexible, engaging, and effective, all delivered online from the comfort of your home.
Get in touch and let’s start your DVA Tutoring Journey!
Frequently Asked Questions
As with many DVA claims, there are specific eligibility criteria that caregivers must meet:
Under MRCAETS
A child of a member or former member who:
is eligible, or was at some point, for the Special Rate Disability Pension (SRDP);
suffers an impairment that constitutes 80 or more impairment points; or
whose death was related to service.
Under VCES (VEA):
An eligible child is someone who is:
The child of a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who is receiving (or was receiving prior to their death) a Disability Compensation Payment:
at the special rate (commonly known as T&PI);
at the extreme disablement adjustment (EDA) rate;
at an increased rate because of multiple amputations, or multiple amputations and blindness; or
the child of a current or former ADF member whose death was war or defence caused; or
the child of a veteran who was an Australian prisoner-of-war and is now deceased.
Currently, the DVA can approve $3,500 for additional tuition. A further $2,000 can be approved to a student where required.
The funding is available for all types of tutoring programs. At ThriveTutors, all our tutoring is completed online with one of our Qualified Teachers.
When it comes to tutoring funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), families want a provider they can trust, someone that understands the unique needs of defence-connected children and simplifies the process from start to finish.
That’s where ThriveTutors comes in.
Experience with DVA-funded families
We’ve worked closely with DVA families across Australia, helping children from various backgrounds thrive academically and emotionally. Our team knows the ins and outs of the VCES and MRCAETS schemes, including how to handle DVA approvals, invoicing, and reporting requirements—so you don’t have to.
Personalised Online Support
Every child learns differently. ThriveTutors offers:
- One-on-one, live online tutoring tailored to your child’s learning goals
- Support across subjects including English, Maths, Science and study skills
- Flexible scheduling to suit busy families, especially those facing relocation or transition
- Tutors who are trained to be patient, consistent, and encouraging
We understand the challenges some defence families face, disruption, adjustment, and change and our approach reflects that care and sensitivity.
A Whole-Child Approach
We believe tutoring should do more than improve grades. It should help build confidence, self-belief, and independence. Many DVA children benefit from extra encouragement and structure, and our tutors are selected not just for subject knowledge, but for their ability to connect and inspire.
If you’ve received your DVA approval letter, you’re ready to go and you can simply send us an enquiry.
If not, all you need to do is complete the DVA Form D9212 which can be downloaded here and then all you need to do is post the completed form to DVA in your capital city. Alternatively, forms can be lodged online through MyService or you can email educationschemes@dva.gov.au.
To get started, you can:
- Fill out the form below above
- Email us at hello@thrivetutors.com.au or through our website enquiry form
And we’ll match your child with the right tutor, handle the admin, and keep you informed every step of the way.