How to lodge a GEERS Claim Form

How to lodge a GEERS Claim Form

You can make a GEERS claim online, by post, by fax or by email.

Lodge online

To lodge your GEERS Claim Form online

Note: To lodge a GEERS claim online you will need to register to receive a username and create your own password.

  • You can save the form at any time, then complete and submit it later
  • Try to fill out all sections of the form. Please answer all questions and tick the relevant boxes. Questions marked with this symbol * are mandatory and must be completed, unless you see an instruction to go to another question. Leaving a question blank may delay the processing of your claim
  • Give as much detail as you can in the form to help us assess your claim for GEERS assistance
  • You can attach up to 25MB electronic copies of supporting documents (such as payslips, a signed contract of employment, letter of termination, timesheets, payment summaries and/or separation certificate):
    • Or, you can send the extra supporting documents by post. Keep a copy of the supporting documents for your own records. Do not send original documents as they will not be returned. Please write your name and date of birth on all documents so we can match them to your GEERS claim and mail to:
       
      Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
      Employee Entitlements Branch
      GPO Box 9880
      CANBERRA  ACT  2601
       
    • Or, you can send the extra supporting documents by fax. Please write your name and date of birth on all documents so we can match them to your GEERS claim and fax to 02 6276 8717
    • Or, you can send the extra supporting documents by email. Please write your name and date of birth on all documents so we can match them to your GEERS claim and email to GEERS@deewr.gov.au

Check the status of your GEERS claim:

 

Lodge by post

Download and print the GEERS Claim Form:

 

  • Try to fill out all sections of the form. Please answer all questions and tick the relevant boxes. Questions marked with this symbol * are mandatory and must be completed, unless you see an instruction to go to another question. Leaving a question blank may delay the processing of your claim
  • Give as much detail as you can in the form to help us assess your claim for GEERS assistance
  • Send copies of supporting documents, not originals. Keep a copy of the supporting documents for your own records. Do not send original documents as they will not be returned. Write your name and date of birth on all copies of supporting documents you include
  • Make sure your GEERS Claim Form is completed and signed before sending it to us. Submitting an incomplete form may delay the processing of your GEERS claim
  • Please keep a copy of the completed GEERS Claim Form and any copies of supporting documents for your own records
  • Post your completed form, together with the copies of your supporting documents to:
     
    Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
    Employee Entitlements Branch
    GPO Box 9880
    CANBERRA  ACT  2601

 

If you have lodged your GEERS Claim Form by post you can check the progress of your claim’s assessment online by registering to receive a username and create your own password.

 

Lodge by fax

Download and print the GEERS Claim Form:

 

  • Try to fill out all sections of the form. Please answer all questions and tick the relevant boxes. Questions marked with this symbol * are mandatory and must be completed, unless you see an instruction to go to another question. Leaving a question blank may delay the processing of your claim
  • Give as much detail as you can in the form to help us assess your claim for GEERS assistance
  • Make sure your GEERS Claim Form is completed and signed before sending it to us. Sending an incomplete form may delay the processing of your GEERS claim
  • Please keep a copy of the completed GEERS Claim Form and any copies of supporting documents for your own records
  • Write your name and date of birth on all supporting documents you include
  • Fax your completed GEERS Claim Form, together with your supporting documents to 02 6276 8717

If you have lodged your GEERS Claim Form by fax you can check the progress of your claim’s assessment online by registering to receive a username and create your own password.

 

Lodge by email

Download and print the GEERS Claim Form:

 

  • Try to fill out all sections of the form. Please answer all questions and tick the relevant boxes. Questions marked with this symbol * are mandatory and must be completed, unless you see an instruction to go to another question. Leaving a question blank may delay the processing of your claim
  • Give as much detail as you can in the form to help us assess your claim for GEERS assistance
  • Make sure your GEERS Claim Form is completed and signed before sending it to us. Sending an incomplete form may delay the processing of your GEERS claim
  • Please keep a copy of the completed GEERS Claim Form and any copies of supporting documents for your own records
  • Write your name and date of birth on all supporting documents you include
  • Email your completed GEERS Claim Form, together with your supporting documents to GEERS@deewr.gov.au

 

If you have lodged your GEERS Claim Form by email you can check the progress of your claim’s assessment online by registering to receive a username and create your own password.

 

How to claim for GEERS assistance

  • Printable - ‘How to claim for GEERS assistance’ information sheet
    ( PDF 540KB | RTF 57 KB)

 

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, please contact GEERS on:

 

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