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  2. How we assess your claim

Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension

We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).

Updating parental income details

You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.

  1. Work Bonus
  2. How it works

Types of income we apply the Work Bonus to

We apply the Work Bonus to employment and self-employment income. You need to tell us how much you earn so we can apply the Work Bonus and income test.

  1. JobSeeker Payment
  2. How to report and manage your payment

Change of circumstances when you get JobSeeker Payment

You need to tell us if your circumstances change as it can affect your JobSeeker Payment.

  1. How much you can get
  2. Dependent or independent

Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.

Independent for ABSTUDY through work

You may be independent if you’ve supported yourself through work.

  1. Dependent or independent
  2. 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.

  1. Dependent or independent
  2. Independent through work

Independent for ABSTUDY through full time work

You may be independent if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.

  1. Dependent or independent
  2. 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.

  1. If you’re employed
  2. 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.

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