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The shooting that took place on 17 May 2024 in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan has been declared an overseas terrorist act for AVTOP.
You may need to provide medical information and other supporting documents with your claim. We’ll discuss this with you as we assess your claim.
To claim this payment, download and complete the relevant claim form. Return the completed form and supporting documents to us using any of the following:
- your Centrelink online account
- by mail, using the instructions on the form
- in person, at one of our service centres.
When using your Centrelink online account to upload your completed claim form, you need to select the correct form number. Read more about uploading your completed claim form online.
You can also apply over the phone by calling our Australian victim of terrorism overseas hotline.
Primary victim claim forms
The primary victim claiming period for this event has now closed, unless special circumstances apply.
Please call the Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Hotline to discuss your special circumstances.
Secondary victim claim forms
A secondary victim must submit a claim within 12 months of the death of the close family member.
The close family member must have died as a direct result of, and within 2 years of the declared terrorist act. The latest date we will accept claims for secondary victims is 16 May 2027.
- May 2024 Bamyan, Afghanistan shooting - Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment - Secondary victim for a person 16 years or older form
- May 2024 Bamyan, Afghanistan shooting - Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment - Secondary victim for a child younger than 16 years form
Contact numbers available on this page.
Australian victim of terrorism overseas hotline
Use this line to discuss your special circumstances as an Australian victim of overseas terrorism.
There are other ways you may want to contact us.