After the annual review of its indexation the Australian government has redefined the Victoria Cross Allowance to the amount of $5,696 per annum given to qualified recipients as of October 2025. This is a prestigious payment given to veterans who have received the Victoria Cross or the Victoria Cross for Australia which is not being changed within the current financial period.
The Victoria Cross Allowance What is the Victoria Cross Allowance?
Victoria Cross Allowance is a special and an annual lump sum allowance which is given to those living veterans in Australia who have received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest military award of the country of bravery in face of the enemy. The allowance is to be paid on a yearly basis of 5,696 as of October 2025, and is to be adjusted under the indexation policies of the government, so that the allowance has a real value compared to the inflation.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to get this allowance, the applicants should:
– either awarded the Victoria Cross or the Victoria Cross for Australia.
– Be alive at payment time (the allowance does not go posthumous).
– Not had their Victoria Cross recanted.
Remarkably, to obtain this allowance, receivers do not have to qualify to get any other DVA pension or other payment and also do not have to seek the Decoration Allowance alongside the allowance.
Payment Schedule
The allowance is given once per year with the payments being usually made in September or early October of each year. In 2025, the recipients who are eligible will automatically receive the payment of the 5696, or are encouraged to reach out to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) in case they are not already on the payment list[1].
Additional Details
– The allowance is not means-tested and does not have an impact on other government payments.
– It has a **zero repayment in case of the death of the recipient.
– Indexation makes the allowance remain up to date with the living costs.
FAQs
Q1: Who qualifies to receive the Victoria Cross Allowance of 5696?
According to the awarding of the Victoria Cross or Victoria Cross for Australia, living recipients of the awards who have not been revoked.
Q2: What is the allowance to be paid in 2025?
This will be paid in September or October, after annual reviews of indexation.
Q3: Will the receipt of this allowance have an impact on other benefits of DVA?
No, it is not means-tested and does not affect the eligibility to other benefits.
