Veteran News & Events

DVA Billing for GPs: Dr Kerry Summerscales & Dr Michael Mumford feature in October’s Community of Practice Meet up

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.

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Mental Health Webinar by Psychologist Beth Masling: Grit- Strengthening the Mind and Body
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Mental Health Webinar by Psychologist Beth Masling: Grit- Strengthening the Mind and Body

As part of Veterans' Health Week 2024, Provocatus was proud to host an insightful webinar led by our Veteran Access Scheme™ psychologist, Beth Masling. The session, titled "Grit: Strengthening the Mind and Body," focused on helping veterans develop practical skills to enhance their mental and physical resilience. 

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Ash Semmens takes on English Channel challenge
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Ash Semmens takes on English Channel challenge

The team at Provocatus is honoured to support Australian Veteran Ash Semmens as he embarks on his remarkable journey to swim across the English Channel. This sponsorship towards the Navy Clearance Diver Trust reflects our deep commitment to championing veteran causes and celebrating the incredible achievements of those who have served our nation. 

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Land Forces 2024: the Veteran Access Scheme™
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Land Forces 2024: the Veteran Access Scheme™

This September, we will proudly showcase the Veteran Access Scheme™ at the Land Forces 2024 Exhibition, a premier event for the defence industry in the southern hemisphere. If you’re attending Land Forces this year, be sure to visit us at POD13 to find out more about how we are improving healthcare access for veterans.

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Kasey Mumford: Life on the Line Veteran Podcast 
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Kasey Mumford: Life on the Line Veteran Podcast 

In an episode of the "Life on the Line" podcast, host Alex Lloyd talks with Kasey Mumford, a former officer in the Royal Australian Navy and Managing Director at Provocatus Pty Ltd.

Kasey shares her incredible journey through her navy career, her experiences during key naval missions, and her transition to life after leaving the service. It's an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

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National Pain Week - 2023
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National Pain Week - 2023

Provocatus supports National Pain Week (24 - 30 July). It's about recognising the toll that chronic pain can have on those closest to us. Paul Warren knows about pain. The Afghanistan veteran and Veteran Access Scheme ambassador lost his right leg in 2009 when an improvised explosive device detonated during a patrol in Uruzgan Province's Baluchi Valley. He turned to plant based medicine to assist with nerve pain and improve his sleep.

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Giving Back to the Veteran Community
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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.

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