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Assets test for allowances

We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.

  1. Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
  2. How to manage your participation requirements

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.

  1. What your commitments are
  2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers.

  1. Asset types
  2. Granny flat interest

How we assess granny flat interests

You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.

  1. If you’re employed
  2. What to report

Pre-filled information for employment income reporting

There are some things you need to know about income, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and other details we pre-fill for you.

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.

  1. Working while you get DSP
  2. Getting help to find work

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.

  1. Working while you get DSP
  2. Getting help to find work

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).

  1. Working while you get DSP
  2. Getting help to find work

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 Employment Services Assessment

What you need to do before your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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