First Anniversary 7 July 2005 London Bombings Assistance

Australian Government assistance available to attend the first anniversary commemorations of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings.

The Prime Minister has approved assistance for immediate family members of the deceased Australian and for those seriously injured in the 7 July 2005 London Bombings to travel to and from London to attend the first anniversary commemorations of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings.

To be eligible to receive assistance, the applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia, or a citizen of another country who is residing in Australia and has a permanent resident visa;

For travel, accommodation and related costs the following people may be eligible to receive assistance:

  • Up to four immediate family members* of each Australian* who died as a result of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings, this includes parents, siblings, grandparents, children, partners and ex-partners (where they are the most appropriate people).
  • Australians who were seriously injured in the 7 July 2005 London Bombings (for example those who were hospitalised for at least 48 hours or who suffered severe psychological trauma), and one adult support person (immediate adult family member or a carer for medical reasons if the person has special needs)

Travel costs - Centrelink will book one return airfare to London and direct connecting domestic flight(s) to the airport closest to the eligible person’s place of residence, capped at the economy rate.

Accommodation and related costs – flat rate of $500 per adult for up to ten (10) nights only. This is intended to assist with accommodation, meals and incidental expenses such as taxi fares, phone calls. (children under 16 years receive half the adult rate).

Claims forms can be obtained from the Centrelink website.

Lodgement

Applicants will need to lodge and obtain approval of their claims prior to travel.

Travel can commence from 1 July 2006 and must be completed by 20 July 2006 (one trip per eligible person up to a maximum of ten nights). The trip needs to include being in London on 7 July 2006.

To discuss your situation or seek further clarification or advice about accessing the above benefits, contact your Centrelink Family Liaison Officer or Centrelink directly on 180 22 77. This number is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm EST (a message can be left after hours or on weekends).

Commemorative services

Information on the plans for the commemorative services to be held in London on 7 July 2006.