Financial support services

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Low-income Victorians experiencing financial hardship are eligible for assistance through no interest loans and other financial services, including bereavement assistance.

Department of Veterans Affairs - Support for families

This page provides information on bereavement payments, funeral benefits and other assistance provided under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA).

Financial Counselling Victoria

Free financial counsellors provide assistance, advocacy and information to people experiencing financial difficulty or who have problems with debt.

For immediate assistance or to be connected to your nearest service call National Debt Helpline (9:30-4:30 Monday to Friday)

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Services Australia

Payments, information and help for grieving family members.

State Trustees

Needing help after someone dies pamphlet.

Centrelink

National Child Bereavement Helpline

A dedicated helpline for grieving families to seek financial assistance and access to services.  

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