Eligibility for Membership of the
Australian Public Service Benevolent Society

Membership of the Australian Public Service Benevolent Society

If you are employed by/contracted to the public sector or related to someone who is employed by/contracted to the public sector, you are eligible to join the Australian Public Service Benevolent Society.

Clients of APS Financial Planning or APS Tax, Accounting & Business Services are also eligible to join the Australian Public Service Benevolent Society.

If you are not sure if you are eligible to join, please call us on toll free 1300 131 809.

Peace of Mind

In the event of the death of the member, the last thing a partner, parent or child needs is the worry of coping with new financial burdens. For just $5.20 per fortnight (deducted from your pay where possible - $1.50 for dependent children) you have a funeral benefit which, together with annual bonuses, offers APS Benefits' members the peace of mind needed following the death of a member.

Bonus Earnings

After joining APS Benefits, declared bonuses can be added to your funeral benefit fund and paid on the death of the member. Often, bonuses are more than your yearly subscription. This is one the great benefits of a non-for-profit benevolent society. Future bonuses are dependent on the performance of APS Benefits and as such cannot be guaranteed. The funeral benefit will be paid within 24 hours of notification of the death of a member. Now that's peace of mind.

Members Rights

You may retain your membership of APS Benefits if you leave your current employment. Yes, you can be a member of APS Benefits for LIFE.

Payroll Deduction Facility

Your membership subscriptions and loan repayments can be made directly from your government payroll in most cases. Speak to a staff member to discuss this facility on toll free 1300 131 809.

Cooling Off

If you are not happy with your membership you have 30 days to cancel it if you wish. You can simply write to APS Benefits and we will refund your first month's premium.

Easy Access Loans
APS Benefits offer members easy access to unsecured personal loans. And now, you can apply for a loan using APS Web Loans.To use APS Web Loans, you will need to be a member.

Find out more about our Loans service by clicking here