Bereavement Payment

What is it?

A lump sum or short-term payment when your partner, child or the person you were caring for has died.

Eligibility

The first eligibility criterion is whether the person who died was a child or adult.

There are numerous circumstances where bereavement payment will be paid.

Payment rates

The amount that is paid and the duration it is paid for varies significantly. Head to the below website for a clear summary outlining payment based on the particular circumstances.

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/bereavement-payment