Centrelink Payments for the Bereaved
Monday, January 11, 2016
However many of those financial worries can be overcome by bereavement payments made available by the Australian Governments Department of Social Services.
For more information about the types of CentreLink payments available to the bereaved click the audio link above to listen now.
Previous Posts
Fighting Ovarian Cancer With Rapid Autopsies
Each year in Australia about 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and tragically far too many do not survive.
But in a recent ABC Radio National interview, Professor David Bowtell said ...
In Lieu of Flowers: What is the etiquette to express sympathy?
Have you ever noticed some families request donations "in lieu of flowers" after a loved one passes? This is becoming quite common, but some mourners have expressed disappointment that they’ve been...
The Aussie Swag Saving Lives
Imagine for a moment it’s cold and the rain is beating down hard across the city. Sheet lightning flashes across the night sky and thunder echoes off the concrete walls and paths of the grimy stree...
How To Register As An Organ Donor
Don’t take your organs to Heaven – heaven knows we need them here.
That’s the message to those who have thought about becoming organ donors but who have not registered their intention to do so.
...
Lions Cord Blood Foundation
As most people would know, a baby’s umbilical cord is discarded soon after birth. However, for many young children suffering from Leukaemia and other blood disorders, blood contained in stored cord...
Statement of Wishes (for the celebration of my life)
“Oh Gosh – there’s just so much to think about and organise.”
That’s a fairly typical reaction of families who suddenly find themselves having to arrange the funeral of a loved one. Not only are t...
Light The Night Walk: Fighting Leukaemia
Blood cancer is one of the world's most prevalent diseases and in Australia sadly, it kills one person every 42 minutes. The need for more money for research into blood cancer will be brought into...
What is a Power of Attorney?
Deciding whom to nominate as your Enduring Power of Attorney is as important as making a will.
A Power of Attorney, POA, allows that person to make decisions for you and in some cases they can e...
Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is Australia’s only free private and confidential phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25.
Promising to care and listen, any time for any reason, Kids Helpline ...
Rapid Autopsies Used To Fight Ovarian Cancer
Each year in Australia about 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and tragically far too many do not survive.
But in a recent ABC Radio National interview, Professor David Bowtell said th...
Comments