For those that are eligible the Australian Government provides payments and services to help after the death of a loved one. At time of printing these included:

Bereavement Allowance 

Bereavement Allowance is a short-term income support payment we pay to recently widowed people to help them adjust after the death of their partner.

Bereavement Payment

Bereavement Payment helps ease your adjustment to changed financial circumstances after the death of your partner, child or person you were caring for.

Double Orphan Pension

Double Orphan Pension provides help with the costs of caring for children who are orphans or who are unable to be cared for by their parents in certain circumstances. There is no income or assets test required.

Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment

 Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment is a payment to the surviving partner of a deceased member of the Pension Bonus Scheme, who did not make a successful claim for the bonus before his or her death.

Widow Allowance

Widow Allowance ensures that women have an adequate income if they have become widowed, divorced or separated later in life. This applies to those who were born on or before 1 July 1955 and have no recent workforce experience.

Social Work Services

Social workers can help you during difficult times by providing confidential counselling, support, and information.

Financial Information Service

The Financial Information Service (FIS) is a free, confidential service available to all Australians. The Financial Information Service helps people make informed decisions about investment and financial issues for their current and future needs. For more information visit www.humanservices.gov.au or your local Centerlink office.