What happens when you need our support
Receiving a claim or complaint can be confronting, even when you are expecting it. Once you notify us, however your claim unfolds we will work as a team to advise or defend you throughout the process.
Tuesday, 5 October 2021
Once you notify us we will work as a team to advise or defend you throughout the process
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For medico-legal advice, please contact us on nca@avant.org.au or call 1800 128 268, 24/7 in emergencies.
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