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Safewill combines modern design and technology to help every Australian safeguard their life’s work.\",\"name\":\"Safewill\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\"}",{"type":154,"innerHTML":161},"{\"@context\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"description\":\"Breadcrumbs list\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"item\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fstaging.safewill.com\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fstaging.safewill.com\",\"name\":\"Homepage\",\"position\":1}],\"name\":\"Breadcrumbs\"}",[163],"script",{"entry":165},{"__typename":166,"textContent":167,"topics":168,"author":176,"date":183,"dateUpdated":184,"headerImage":185,"id":195,"postType":196,"readingTime":201,"slug":202,"summary":119,"title":203,"uri":204,"customStructuredData":178,"isHidden":205,"faqStructuredData":206,"howToStructuredDataName":178,"howToStructuredData":210,"structuredDataType":213},"blogPost_Entry","\u003Ch1 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\u003Ch2>What are the types of government assistance available for bereaved Australians?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">1. Bereavement Payments\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">When a loved one passes away, managing the immediate financial obligations can be overwhelming. To alleviate this burden, the Australian Government provides Bereavement Payments through Centrelink. This one-off payment is designed to help families cover initial \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Faustralian-funeral-costs-are-on-the-rise-and-heres-what-to-do-about-it\">costs such as funeral expenses\u003C\u002Fa> and immediate living costs during this challenging time.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>To qualify for a Bereavement Payment, you must have been receiving a benefit or your deceased loved one must have been receiving a benefit such as the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, or Carer Payment. The relationship to the deceased and the type of benefit they or you were receiving play a key role in determining eligibility.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Bereavement Payments are an important support mechanism to help ease the immediate financial strain after a loss, allowing you to focus more on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fwhat-to-say-to-someone-in-grief-instead-of-sorry-for-your-loss\">dealing with your grief\u003C\u002Fa> and less on the financial implications of your loved one’s passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">2. Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment offers essential financial support to surviving partners of pensioners who were members of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dss.gov.au\u002Fseniors-benefits-payments\u002Fpension-bonus-scheme&ved=2ahUKEwja6Ovy7-2FAxVyj68BHeSbC_sQFnoECCAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3eP135srCFTsJwUYBVmpZ2\">Pension Bonus Scheme\u003C\u002Fa> but did not claim their bonus before passing away. This payment provides a lump-sum amount to the bereaved partner, helping to mitigate the financial impact during the period after their loss.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Understanding the Pension Bonus Scheme\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The Pension Bonus Scheme was a government initiative designed to reward older Australians who defer claiming the Age Pension and continue to work. Participants accrued a bonus for each year they delayed their pension, which can be claimed upon \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fcreating-a-retirement-plan\">full retirement\u003C\u002Fa>. The Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment is calculated based on the amount of bonus the deceased person would have received had they claimed it. This sum can help significantly in covering both immediate and ongoing expenses, providing some financial relief in an emotional time.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">To be eligible for the Pension Bonus Bereavement Payment, the deceased individual must have been a member of the Pension Bonus Scheme, and must not have claimed the Age Pension or their Pension Bonus before passing away. The surviving partner needs to meet certain age and residency requirements, similar to those for the Age Pension, in order to receive the payment.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This payment acknowledges the contributions of the deceased in life, and provides support to the surviving partner, helping them through the potential financial challenges that come with the loss of a loved one. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002Fpriscilla-du-preez-aPa843frIzI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Lean on the people who love you in times of grief\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">3. War Widow(er)’s Pension and Orphan’s Pension\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The Australian Government recognises the sacrifices made by its service members and offers dedicated pensions to support the families of deceased veterans. The War Widow(er)’s Pension and Orphan’s Pension provide financial assistance to help maintain the well-being of these families after the loss of their loved ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4 dir=\"ltr\">War Widow(er)’s Pension\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This pension is designed to support the surviving spouses or de facto partners of members of the Australian Defence Force who have died as a result of war service or eligible defence service. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The War Widow(er)'s Pension is a tax-free income stream, and beneficiaries may also be eligible for additional benefits, such as supplementary income support, health care cards, and counselling services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Orphan’s Pension\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The Orphan’s Pension supports children of deceased veterans where the death was caused by war service or eligible defence service. It is available to dependent children under 16 years of age, or up to 25 if they are studying full-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The pension includes regular payments to help cover the costs of raising the child\u002Fren, and health care benefits and counselling services are also available to assist with ongoing welfare and education costs.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Applications for both the War Widow(er)’s Pension and Orphan’s Pension can be submitted through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), either online, via phone, or by visiting a DVA office. These pensions are part of Australia's commitment to honouring those who have served the country, by supporting their families after they have made the ultimate sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">4. Support Services and Counselling\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Losing a loved one is an emotionally taxing experience, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fwhat-are-the-5-stages-of-grief\">coping with grief \u003C\u002Fa> is a unique personal experience that differs from one person to another. Recognising this, the Australian Government provides several \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fwhat-actually-happens-in-grief-bereavement-counselling\">counselling and support services \u003C\u002Fa>aimed at offering emotional and psychological help to individuals and families during these times.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Centrelink Social Workers are readily available to provide support and information about additional services and benefits for those \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fhow-to-cope-when-facing-death\">dealing with the loss of a loved one\u003C\u002Fa>. For broader family-related issues, including grief management, Family and Relationship Services offer specialised support through various community-based agencies; while the Medicare system facilitates access to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, or counsellors, helping individuals manage grief effectively. These services assist with grief management by offering professional guidance to help individuals process their emotions healthily. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Support groups, often facilitated by these services, provide a comforting space where individuals can share experiences and feelings with others who have faced similar losses; educational resources, including workshops and informational materials on bereavement, can help individuals \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fdeath-doulas-the-all-rounder-for-end-of-life-care\">understand and navigate their grief\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">To access these services, individuals can contact Centrelink for connections to social workers and information on community services. Visiting a general practitioner is also a helpful step, as GPs can provide referrals to mental health professionals under Medicare, while community health clinics can be a resource for local support groups and counselling options.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Support services make space for emotional healing and practical support, helping individuals and families to navigate through their grief with compassion and understanding, and are an integral part of community care and social responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002Fdan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Signs of support\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Help is always available, if you ask for it or not\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether it's financial aid to help with immediate expenses or counselling services to assist in managing grief, taking advantage of these supports can make the mourning process a little bit easier to bare. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and it's ok to use \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\">every available resource\u003C\u002Fa> to find yourself again in difficult and emotionally devastating times.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Reach out for support when you need it; that's what it's there for. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",[169,173],{"__typename":170,"id":171,"title":172},"blogTopics_Category","17395","Bereavement",{"__typename":170,"id":174,"title":175},"115379","Support",{"__typename":177,"byline":178,"firstName":179,"fullName":180,"id":181,"photo":178,"role":182},"User",null,"Laura","Laura Barling","84383","Editor","02 May 2024","02nd May 2024",[186],{"__typename":11,"title":187,"filename":188,"kind":14,"original":189,"xs":190,"sm":191,"md":192,"lg":193,"xl":194},"Matthew waring MJ Aoiige14 E unsplash","matthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_xs\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_sm\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_md\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_lg\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_xl\u002Fmatthew-waring-MJAoiige14E-unsplash_2024-05-02-014909_ufrs.jpg","115374",[197],{"__typename":198,"id":199,"title":200},"blogPostType_Category","17430","Article","6 min read","understanding-government-assistance-for-bereaved-families-in-australia","Understanding Government Assistance for Bereaved Families in Australia","blog\u002Fposts\u002Funderstanding-government-assistance-for-bereaved-families-in-australia",false,[207],{"__typename":208,"question":209,"answer":209},"faqStructuredData_TableRow","",[211],{"__typename":212,"name":209,"text":209},"howToStructuredData_TableRow",[],{"ROOT_QUERY":215,"User:84383":220,"blogPostType_Category:17430":221,"blogTopics_Category:17395":222,"blogTopics_Category:115379":223,"blogPost_Entry:115374":224},["null","__typename",216,"seomatic({\"asArray\":true,\"uri\":\"\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Funderstanding-government-assistance-for-bereaved-families-in-australia\"})",217,"entry({\"section\":\"blog\",\"slug\":\"understanding-government-assistance-for-bereaved-families-in-australia\"})",218],"Query",["null","__typename",68,"metaTitleContainer",69,"metaTagContainer",70,"metaLinkContainer",71,"metaScriptContainer",72,"metaJsonLdContainer",73],{"__ref":219},"blogPost_Entry:115374",["null","__typename",177,"users_byline",178,"firstName",179,"fullName",180,"id",181,"photo",178,"users_role",182],["null","__typename",198,"id",199,"title",200],["null","__typename",170,"id",171,"title",172],["null","__typename",170,"id",174,"title",175],["null","__typename",166,"author",225,"postDate@formatDateTime({\"format\":\"d M Y\"})",183,"postDate@formatDateTime({\"format\":\"dS F Y\"})",184,"headerImage",227,"id",195,"blog_postType",229,"textContent@readingtime",201,"slug",202,"blog_summary",119,"title",203,"uri",204,"customStructuredData",178,"isHidden",205,"faqStructuredData",232,"howToStructuredDataName",178,"howToStructuredData",234,"structuredDataType",213,"textContent",167,"blog_topics",236],{"__ref":226},"User:84383",[228],["null","__typename",11,"title",187,"filename",188,"kind",14,"url",189,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xs\"})",190,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"sm\"})",191,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"md\"})",192,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"lg\"})",193,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xl\"})",194],[230],{"__ref":231},"blogPostType_Category:17430",[233],["null","__typename",208,"question",209,"answer",209],[235],["null","__typename",212,"name",209,"text",209],[237,239],{"__ref":238},"blogTopics_Category:17395",{"__ref":240},"blogTopics_Category:115379",1793767418375]