What your commitments are for Disability Support Pension (DSP) - Disability Support Pension

Participation requirements if you’re under 35

There are participation requirements if you’re under 35 for some people getting Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is to help you find and keep suitable work.

You must tell us if things change as it may affect your DSP payment.

Read about what you need to tell us if you have a change of circumstances.

If you get DSP, you can have paid work up to 29 hours a week. You can do this without losing your DSP payment providing you meet the income test.

You must tell us if you or your partner have started work within 14 days. You must also tell us the details of that work.

You must report any income you and your partner get. You need to report every 2 weeks, even if it’s $0. This is so we pay you the right amount.

We may review your situation to see if you still meet medical and non-medical rules to keep getting DSP.

You may have participation requirements if you get Disability Support Pension (DSP). This is to help you find and keep suitable work.

You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).