High-Risk Settings Pandemic Payment
This was support if you worked in a high-risk setting and couldn't earn an income because you tested positive for COVID-19.
Changes to the Youth Disability Supplement payment
We update the Youth Disability Supplement payment rate on 1 January each year.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on a pension or an allowance
If you're on a pension or an allowance the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation 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.
Who can get Child Disability Assistance Payment
To get this payment, you need to be getting Carer Allowance for a child younger than 16 for a period that includes 1 July.
How to manage your participation requirements for Disability Support Pension
We’ll help you develop a participation plan. You’ll need to keep meeting these requirements to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
What happens at participation interviews for Disability Support Pension
If you’re required to participate, you’ll need to do an initial interview and then regular follow-up interviews.
How much Child Disability Assistance Payment you can get
You can get up to $1,000 each year for each child who qualifies you for Carer Allowance.