Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment
If you get Parenting Payment and can’t work or study for a short time you may need to give us a medical certificate.
Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also 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.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
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.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.