Veteran News & Events
Cognitive concerns of Australian veterans with Dr Jasmina Vrankovic
Join us for an National Community of Practice webinar on Monday, 28 July 2025, at 7:00 PM AEST, featuring Dr Jasmina Vrankovic, Clinical Neuropsychologist delivering the insightful session titled ‘Cognitive concerns of Australian Veterans’.
How GPs can build trust with veteran patients
When a veteran walks into your clinic, the first few minutes can shape everything that follows. In this article, we’ll explore what GPs can do from the very first appointment to build rapport, create a safe environment, and support long-term care.
Specialist pain care for veterans: What you need to know
Chronic pain is one of the most common challenges faced by Australian veterans, affecting mobility, daily activities, and overall well-being. Finding the right specialist can feel overwhelming, but expert pain management can significantly improve quality of life.
The essential role of Pharmacists in supporting veteran health care
Pharmacists play a vital role in the healthcare of Australian veterans, often serving as the first point of contact. With many veterans experiencing complex health conditions, having access to a knowledgeable and supportive pharmacist can make a world of difference.
Concussion, Blast Exposure and Brain Bank webinar with Assoc. Prof. Michael Buckland
Join us for a powerful and informative National Community of Practice webinar on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM AEST with Associate Professor Michael Buckland—Australia’s leading neuropathologist and Founding Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank.
Building Stronger Veteran Care Networks
We’re excited to introduce two new members of the Provocatus team who are already making an impact across the veteran healthcare space: Luke Gartner and Renee Bourne.
Brief interventions for substance use with Professor Steve Allsop
We were thrilled to welcome Professor Steve Allsop, Psychologist and international expert in alcohol and other drug policy, prevention and treatment research and practice and professional development, who presented at our National Community of Practice (COP) session on Monday, 24 March 2025.
Complex mental health & polypharmacy prescribing
Dr. Richard Magtengaard and Dr. Michael Mumford held a webinar about managing complex mental health conditions and polypharmacy prescribing for veterans.
Provocatus calls for ethical standards in medicinal cannabis practices for Veterans
Provocatus responds to recent reports of veterans being targeted by companies advertising ‘free’ DVA-funded medicinal cannabis, often supplying THC products to vulnerable individuals with histories of addiction or mental health conditions without appropriate oversight. As a veteran-owned company, Provocatus stands for ethical, responsible care that connects veterans to trusted, locally supported healthcare providers.
DVA Billing for GPs: Dr Kerry Summerscales & Dr Michael Mumford feature in October’s Community of Practice Meet up
DVA Billing for GPs: Provocatus is excited to announce our our next community of practice meet up on Wednesday the 23rd of October at 7pm AEST will feature Dr Kerry Summerscales, a renowned Specialist GP with over 30+ years of experience in the Australian Army and medical settings.
Veteran Access Scheme™ at Pharmacy Connect 2024
Veteran Access Scheme™ at Pharmacy Connect 2024
Provocatus recently took part in the Pharmacy Connect Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from 5-7 September 2024. As a proudly Australian, veteran-owned pharmaceutical company, we were excited to share our Veteran Access Scheme™ at our stand.
News: Provocatus Featured in Pharmacy Daily
News: Provocatus is thrilled to be featured in Pharmacy Daily, a leading publication in the pharmacy industry that covers the latest news and developments in healthcare.
Provocatus panelists at 2024 pharma conference
Speaking alongside an incredible line up of panelists, including policy makers, government representatives, healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and industry participants, Dr Michael Mumford MBBS FRACGP spoke at a leading pharmaceutical expo in Melbourne…
Advocating for safety: Provocatus response to the treatment of ADF Veterans
Provocatus’ response to Courier Mail article Mental Health Cannabis Warning, dated 18 February 2024.
Provocatus Partners with Capital Chemist Pharmacy Group to Deliver the Veteran Access Scheme
Capital Chemist Southlands partners with veteran owned medical and pharmaceutical company Provocatus
Giving Back to the Veteran Community
In line with our commitment to support the veteran community, in November 2022 Provocatus provided financial sponsorship to a current serving member of the Special Operations Engineering Regiment (SOER) who was selected to accompany members from the Tunnel Rats Association during their annual tour of Vietnam. The trip included a remembrance ceremony to honor 35 fallen Tunnel Rat soldiers at the site of the former 1 Field Squadron HQ area in Nui Dat, Vietnam.