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How do I claim Double Orphan Pension?

• Registering an Intent to Claim
• Information required to make a claim
• Claim forms to complete
• Other forms
• More information

Registering an Intent to Claim

Intent to Claim: You can register an intent to claim for Double Orphan Pension. This will ensure you are paid from the earliest possible date. Once you have registered your intent to claim, a Centrelink Customer Service Officer will contact you within 2 days to assist you with your claim and send you a claim form. You can also register an intent to claim by visiting any Family Assistance Office at Centrelink, or by telephoning us on 13 6150. If you cannot telephone us yourself, someone else can telephone Centrelink for you, so you can register your intent to claim as soon as possible.

Claim: You can download the claim forms and information from this page, complete the forms and return them to your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink. If you are having trouble downloading the forms and information, you can telephone Centrelink on 13 6150 or visit your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink and a Customer Service Officer will be able to help you. You can also telephone the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 and ask to have a Double Orphan Pension claim form posted to you, or you can pick up a claim form at any Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

Please Note: If you choose to download and complete a claim for Double Orphan Pension, your claim may only be payable from the date you lodge your completed claim form, or when you register your intent to claim.

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Information required to make a claim

You may be asked to provide proof of your income and depending on your circumstances, your partner's income. For more information, go to Factors Affecting Payments and Eligibility. If you have any questions, telephone Centrelink on 13 6150 or visit your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

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Claim forms to complete

To make choosing a claim form that best suits your personal circumstances easy, there are a few steps to follow:

Step 1

Download and complete the claim for Double Orphan Pension:

• Claim for Double Orphan Pension

Step 2

Print and complete your downloaded claim forms with your personal details. You may need to download and complete some of the below additional forms that have been identified when completing your claim form. Return your completed forms to your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink. Register your intent to claim for Double Orphan Pension so that your payments can start from the earliest possible date if have not already done so.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

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Other forms

So that your claim can be accurately assessed based on your personal circumstances, you may need to download and complete some of the following additional forms.

If you want to change your payment account or address details:

• Change of payment account details

To authorise a person to act on your behalf when dealing with Centrelink, or who can receive your payments, go to the Someone to deal with Centrelink for you section of our website.

These forms are current at time of publishing. To ensure that you are using the latest versions please check this page regularly. For help with downloading our forms go to PDF Hints.

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More information

For more information or to ask for help:

• View the Double Orphan Pension Index.
• Telephone Centrelink on your main Services and Payments Telephone Number, or
• Visit your nearest Family Assistance Office at Centrelink.

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