- Working while you get DSP
- Getting help to find work
Inclusive Employment Australia
Inclusive Employment Australia is an employment service program that can help you prepare for, find and keep a job if you have disability, injury or health conditions.
- Asset types
- Gifting
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
- How much you can get
- Dependent or independent
Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve worked an average of 30 hours a week for 18 months within a 2 year period.
Independent for ABSTUDY through work
You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through a work related activity
You may be independent by doing a work related activity. You must have been doing it for at least 3 out of the last 4 years.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work
You may be an independent for ABSTUDY if you’ve worked an average of 30 hours or more per week for 18 months within a 2 year period.
- Dependent or independent
- Independent through work
Independent for ABSTUDY through rural and remote students part time work or earnings
You may be independent through work if you’re a student from a rural or remote area.
- If you’re employed
- When to report
Reminders to report income to Centrelink
If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.
- How to manage your participation requirements
- Getting a medical certificate
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Disability Support Pension
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your participation requirements. This is so you can keep getting Disability Support Pension while you recover.
- Meeting participation requirements if you’re under 35
- How to manage your participation 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.