How much Telephone Allowance you can get
Whether you get the basic rate or full rate of telephone Allowance depends on your situation.
How much Pension Supplement you can get
The amount of Pension Supplement you get depends if you are single or in a couple.
Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension
We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Child Disability Assistance Payment
An annual payment if you get Carer Allowance when looking after a child with disability or medical condition.
Who can get a Pensioner Education Supplement
You can get the supplement if you meet study rules and get certain payments from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Getting help with Disability Support Pension
You can get help from an advocate, nominee or us with your Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Pensioner Concession Card if you get Disability Support Pension
If your Disability Support Pension (DSP) stops, you may still get a Pensioner Concession Card.
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.
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
You may have participation requirements if you get Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is to help you find and keep suitable work.