Changes to your circumstances for Australian thalidomide survivors
You need to tell us about changes in your situation. These may affect payments you get under the Extraordinary Assistance Fund or the Health Care Assistance Fund.
Someone to act on your behalf for Australian thalidomide survivors
You can authorise a person to talk to us on your behalf.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your participation requirements. This is so you can keep getting Disability Support Pension while you recover.
Getting a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
You may be exempt from meeting your participation requirements for a short time if you’re sick or injured. You’ll need to give us a medical certificate.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Getting help to find work when you’re getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There’s support available if you want to work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP) and need help to find or keep a job.
Training and reskilling while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There are resources and advice available if you want to change your job or gain new skills while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Other support and advice while getting DSP
There’s other support and advice available if you need to help to find work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP). You can also get advice about your employment rights.
If you need to attend an assessment
What you need to do before your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).