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Help after someone has died


What to do first

For information on getting a Death Certificate, organising funerals and other things you may need to consider when someone dies, refer to What to do first?.


Who to notify

When someone dies, a number of people and organisations need to be told.

This helps to finalise the person's affairs and makes sure you can get the help you need. To find out more, refer to Who to notify after someone dies.


Publications

Listed below are publications you may find useful:

For more information, view the Publications if you need help after someone has died.


Centrelink contacts

You can contact Centrelink in lots of ways:

For more information, refer to Contact Us.


Payments

Centrelink can provide you with financial assistance after someone has died:


Support for you

Adjusting to life after you have lost someone close is never easy.

There is a lot of help available to you, including assistance with grieving, health, and housing. For more information, refer to Support for you after someone dies.


Claim forms

You may need to complete several forms to make a claim for payment.

Refer to Claim forms to help you after someone has died for more information.


Other information

Other information you may find useful:


Useful links

To find other resources on the web for people needing help after someone has died, refer to Useful website links.


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