Assistance is also available to have a visitor if you are seriously ill or injured in Australia. When someone can visit you Visitors can’t travel to operational areas. What happens after you're hospitalised Contact Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) on 1800 624 608 for help or advice. Who may visit you What costs are covered Your visitor must keep their receipts to claim any expenses. Length of visit If your visitor extends their visit, the cost of their return journey is still covered, even if your visitor returns outside the 7-day period. Read more about this topic References in the pay and conditions manual (PACMAN) Ch 12 Pt 8 Australians dangerously ill scheme – overseas Ch 1 Pt 3 Div 1 Serious illness Give us feedback about this page How did we do? I liked it I didn't like it I have a suggestion I liked it: tell us more What did you like? (choose all that apply) It was easy to understand It answered my question I like how it looks It was well organised Tell us more if you want Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. I didn't like it: tell us more What didn't you like? (choose all that apply) It's not working properly It's ugly or hard to read There are broken links I couldn't find the information I was looking for The information is wrong The information is out of date The information is hard to understand Tell us more if you want If you'd like us to contact you about the problem, please enter your email: Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. I have a suggestion Tell us your ideas! If you'd like us to contact you about your suggestion, please enter your email: Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. Leave this field blank Print this page