- Disability Support Pension
- 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).
- 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.
- Who can get it
- The Transition to Work subsidy
Transition to Work participation requirements additional child care subsidy
There are a number of recognised participation types that count towards your requirements. These include studying, looking for a job, working or training.
- Work Bonus
- 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.
- 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 supported yourself through full time paid work.
- JobSeeker Payment
- When to claim
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
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 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.
- 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.