Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
You may have participation requirements if you get Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is to help you find and keep suitable work.
Financial support when living with disability
How to access financial support when you, your child or someone you care for lives with disability.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
General medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you meet the general medical rules, you may get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
If you’re independent through paid work for Disability Support Pension
If you’re 20 or younger and have supported yourself through paid work, we may assess you as independent for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
What a Disability Medical Assessment is
A Disability Medical Assessment (DMA) helps us decide if you meet the medical rules for Disability Support Pension.
Pensioner Concession Card if you get Disability Support Pension
If your Disability Support Pension (DSP) stops, you may still get a Pensioner Concession Card.
Rural customers and primary producers
Some rural properties and farms have more than one title or larger blocks than residential properties. The asset test rules are different for these properties.
Changes to the Youth Disability Supplement payment
We update the Youth Disability Supplement payment rate on 1 January each year.
Employment Services Assessments
If you need help finding a job, we'll assess the impact of your barriers to work including disability, illness or injury.