Financial help if you have a terminal illness
Getting a payment and financial information
You may be able to get a payment from Services Australia if you have a terminal illness. These links will take you to the Services Australia website.
Other payments and concessions
These links will take you to the Services Australia website.
Managing money and financial support
The Financial Information Service, or FIS, is a free service that can help educate you about financial matters. Find out more about the Financial Information Service on the Services Australia website.
Financial hardship
Paying for medical and living expenses can be hard when you have a terminal illness. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, there may be support available, including:
- help with food
- social, public and community housing
- help if you're homeless
- palliative care and other options.
Accessing super early
You may be able to access your superannuation (super) early if you have a terminal illness. This can help with medical or other types of costs.
Find out about accessing your super due to a terminal condition on the Australian Taxation Office website.
Making an insurance claim
If you have life insurance, you may get money through your insurance provider. Find out about making a life insurance claim on the Moneysmart website.
Getting your end of life affairs in order
You might be thinking about writing a will, choosing an executor and nominating beneficiaries. Find out more about planning for end of life.
Caring for someone with a terminal illness
If you’re caring for someone with a terminal illness, there’s support available. Find out more about caring for someone.