Bereavement Allowance:

If you are recently widowed, have no dependent children and have not been getting a payment from Centrelink, Bereavement Allowance helps give you an adequate level of income while you make funeral arrangements, settle financial affairs, look for work and find out whether you are eligible for a longer term payment from Centrelink.

Qualification Information	1. Who can get Bereavement Allowance? 2. What residence requirements does Bereavement Allowance have?
Claim Information	1. How do I claim Bereavement Allowance? 2. How do I find out the outcome of my claim?
Payment Information	1. How much Bereavement Allowance do I get? 2. Is there an income/assets test? 3. When are payments adjusted? 4. When will my Bereavement Allowance start?
Current Customer Information	1. Do I still get Bereavement Allowance if I leave Australia? 2. Does Bereavement Allowance get reviewed? 3. What should I do if my circumstances change?
More Information	1. Can I appeal if I disagree with a decision made? 2. What other payments and concessions might I get? 3. What services and programs can I use? 4. Can I get a factsheet about this payment? 5. How do I find out more about Bereavement Allowance?

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Bereavement Allowance:

Individuals