How much Pensioner Education Supplement you can get
Depending on your circumstances, there are 2 different rates of Pensioner Education Supplement you can get.
Pensioner Concession Card if you get Disability Support Pension
If your Disability Support Pension (DSP) stops, you may still get a Pensioner Concession Card.
Getting help with Disability Support Pension
You can get help from an advocate, nominee or us with your Disability Support Pension (DSP).
How much Pharmaceutical Allowance you can get
You’ll get the allowance with your regular payment each fortnight.
What a Disability Medical Assessment is
A Disability Medical Assessment (DMA) helps us decide if you meet the medical rules for Disability Support Pension.
Claim for Disability Support Pension for a Terminal Illness form (SA494)
Use this form to claim Disability Support Pension for a terminal illness where your life expectancy is less than 2 years. You must be 16 to Age Pension age at the time of claiming.
Explaining the decision for Disability Support Pension
After we assess your claim for Disability Support Pension (DSP), we’ll tell you the outcome and explain our decision.
It’s almost tax time - Centrelink payment summaries will be ready soon
In early July your 2024-25 Centrelink payment summary should be available through our online and digital channels.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Disability Support Pension
When you get Disability Support Pension, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. This includes when you’re going on a cruise into international waters.
If you’re independent through work for Disability Support Pension
If you’re 20 or younger, you may be independent for Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you’ve supported yourself through work.