Working while you’re getting Disability Support Pension
You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Change of circumstances while receiving Disability Support Pension
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you're getting Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Disability Support Pension Medical Evidence Checklist form (SA473)
Use this checklist to help ensure you have the right medical evidence to support your claim for Disability Support Pension.
Manifest medical rules for Disability Support Pension
You may get Disability Support Pension (DSP) if you meet manifest medical rules.
Medical rules for Disability Support Pension
If you don’t meet the manifest medical rules, you need to meet the general medical rules to get Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Who can get Telephone Allowance
You can get Telephone Allowance if you have a telephone connected in your name and get a certain payment. You can also get it if the connection is in your partner’s name.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Other payments if you can’t get Disability Support Pension
If you can’t get Disability Support Pension (DSP), you may be able to get a different payment.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.