Timely financial support for the immediate family of any financial CPSU member who passes away while still on active duty.
The benefit consists of a payment of $1,000 to the immediate family for the purpose of assisting with expenses. It applies to bereavements that occured on or after 1 October
2009. Payment will be by cheque or electronic fund transfer, depending on family
preference.
The UFBB applies to:
financial CPSU members who die while employed in a CPSU area of
coverage
CPSU members who have been awarded life membership by Governing Council
CPSU members who die while on extended sick leave.
The UFBB does not apply to:
deceased former members who left the CPSU due to resignation,
retirement, cancellation or redundancy
unfinancial members
associate members.
Who to contact about the UFBB when a member has died
Your first contact should be the CPSU workplace delegate
If that's not possible, contact the Member Service Centre on 1300 137 636 or
email
melissa.payne@cpsu.org.au
