Lodging a GEERS claim
GEERS claim form
To apply for GEERS assistance, you will need to complete and lodge the GEERS Claim Form (PDF 1.3MB) . If you are eligible for GEERS assistance, the GEERS Claim Form, together with information provided by the insolvency practitioner, will be used to assess your entitlements.
Checklist - lodging a GEERS claim form
Before lodging your GEERS Claim Form check that you have provided all the information required to assess your claim. Carefully check that you have completed all the mandatory sections. Have you filled out:
- your date of birth
- your day time contact phone number
- your employer's name, address, trading name and ABN
- the date you started and the date you finished working with your employer
- if you were given notice of termination or whether you resigned and the date
- if you received any payments relating to your employment, the amount, who it was from and what the payment was for.
Ensuring your GEERS Claim Form is complete will help the Department to process your claim as quickly as possible.
GEERS claim process
Read about the GEERS claim process to understand how your GEERS claim will be assessed.
Frequently asked questions
Check the frequently asked questions for employees about lodging a GEERS Claim Form.
For more information on GEERS, contact the GEERS Hotline on 1300 135 040, or email GEERS@deewr.gov.au.