Residence rules for Disability Support Pension
To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
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.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Veteran Payment affects your income support payment
Information to help you make a choice between Veteran Payment and an income support payment.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.