Support for families

We offer pensions, education schemes and payments to support the eligible family members of veterans.

Family and domestic violence help

Read this page if you or someone you know needs help due to family and domestic violence

Service pension for partners

Find information about partner service pension, who can get it and how to claim

Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package

The Acute Support Package helps veteran families experiencing new and challenging life circumstances that are impacting the family’s ability to function to access support services.

Comparison of benefits for dependants

Learn about the benefits your family may be able to receive

Income support supplement

Learn if you are eligible for this supplement

Compensation for dependants under the MRCA

If you were injured in service after 30 June 2004, your family may receive benefits and services

Bereavement payments

Our bereavement payment may help with costs that come after the death of a pensioner or member

Pension for orphans and war widow(er)s

We can give you financial support if you have lost a parent or your partner

Support for children of Vietnam veterans

We may be able to help if you have certain conditions and are the child of a Vietnam veteran

Dependent children and your income support payments

The age of your child or children and if they are studying can impact the payments you receive

Get student support

How we can financially help and support you to complete your studies

The effects of a special disability trust

There are rules around setting up a trust to help a family member with severe disabilities.