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.
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.
Job search and financial help while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
If you’re looking for work, there’s support services to help you with your job search, self-employment or financial help.
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.
What happens during and after the Employment Services Assessment
During your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt), the assessor will talk to you about factors that affect your ability to work or participate.
When you leave Australia if you get Disability Support Pension
Your Disability Support Pension (DSP) rate may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.
Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re permanently blind
Financial help and support if you’re permanently blind.
Disability Support Pension if you're deaf or have severe hearing loss
How to get Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’re deaf or have severe hearing loss.