- Assets test
- Asset types
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
- Assets test
- Asset types
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
- Assets test
- Asset types
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
- When you’ll get your first payment
- Income maintenance period
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
- Disability Support Pension
- When you’ll get your first payment
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
- Disability Support Pension
- What your commitments are
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.
- Disability Support Pension
- How much you can get
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
- Disability Support Pension
- How we assess your claim
Job Capacity Assessment for Disability Support Pension
You may need to attend an assessment when you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP). If you already get DSP, you may need to do this as part of a medical review.
- Youth Disability Supplement
- How to manage your supplement
Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.