Support contacts for when a family member loses their life at work

Counselling services and professional contacts

Australian Association of Social Workers

Information on finding a social worker in a private practice

• 03 9388 1499

Dealing with financial matters following a family member's death

Australian Taxation Office

To establish if your family member had any lost superannuation funds.

• 131 020 for superannuation enquiries

Centrelink – Department of Human Services

Information about possible entitlements for benefits. Online publications including, Help after a death in the 'Individuals' section of the website.

• 132 468

Self-help, support groups and support programs

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Professional bereavement counselling.

253 Wellington Road
Mulgrave Victoria
Australia 3170

• Phone: +61 3 9265 2100
• Fax: +61 3 9265 2150
• Freecall: (Australia wide) 1800 642 066
• Email: [email protected]

Telephone support services

Griefline telephone counselling

Telephone counselling service that operates between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week.

• 1300 845 745

Financial support

Centrelink

Government agency for income support

• 131 021