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Bereavement Payment
A short-term payment for people who are dealing with the death of a partner, child, or other family member and are receiving or eligible for certain Centrelink payments.
Indicative amount
Equivalent to partner's share of payment for up to 14 weeks
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
A lump sum or short series of fortnightly payments equivalent to the deceased person's share of a couple payment. Designed to give the surviving person time to adjust before their payment rate is reassessed.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: bereavement
How to apply
1. Notify Services Australia as soon as possible after the death of your partner or eligible family member. 2. The bereavement payment is assessed automatically based on your existing payment details.
Documents you may need
- Death certificate or funeral notice
- Relationship details
Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.
You will be taken to www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026