Payments and managing your money when a loved one dies

Services Australia payments you may get

If your partner died

You may get a lump sum bereavement payment if your partner dies. To be eligible, you both needed to be getting an income support payment or pension for at least 12 months.

Find out more about what help there is when an adult dies on the Services Australia website.

If you cared for the person who died

You may get help if the person you care for dies. Depending on the payment you get, you may get up to 14 weeks of Carer Allowance or Carer Payment.

You may be eligible for an income support payment from Services Australia, such as JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance.

Find out more about what help there is when an adult dies on the Services Australia website.

Help with finances

When someone close to you dies, your finances may be affected. There are services that may help you cope with the financial stress to do with your loved one’s death.

Find out about financial counselling, get tips for managing your money or contact Services Australia’s Financial Information Service. These links will take you away from myGov.

Other help

Get tips to manage the cost of living, including Centrelink payments you may get and managing your household and health costs.