Who is a dependant under Dust Diseases Care

Under Dust Diseases Care, the primary dependant is often the spouse of the deceased worker. Where there is no spouse, the dependent may be another relative, being either a parent, grandparent, step-parent, grandchild or sibling (including half siblings). Where there is no spouse and no prescribed relative, the dependant will be the children of the worker. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria under Dust Diseases Care, please give us a call on 1800 550 027.

The deceased person was receiving payments from Dust Diseases Care

You don't need to complete a full application form if the person you were dependent on was receiving compensation from us prior to their death. We should already have your details and we'll contact you by phone or email to discuss what further information we may need from you. If you'd like to begin the process now, you can call us at 1800 550 027.

The deceased person was not receiving compensation

If you were dependent on a deceased person who was not receiving compensation from us before they died, you can begin your application for compensation by completing this application form.

If you'd like to make an application but you don't want to use our online form, please contact us to request help with your application.

Our team is available to answer any questions you have about the application form or the compensation benefits that you may be entitled to.