Training and reskilling while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
There are resources and advice available if you want to change your job or gain new skills while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP).
New to Youth Allowance for job seekers payment
What you need to do to get your first Youth Allowance payment, how much you’ll get paid and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
Job search and financial help while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP)
If you’re looking for work, there’s support services to help you with your job search, self-employment or financial help.
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.
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.
Other support and advice while getting DSP
There’s other support and advice available if you need to help to find work while getting Disability Support Pension (DSP). You can also get advice about your employment rights.
ABSTUDY and Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Explanation or formal review of decision form (SY054)
Use this form to ask for an explanation of a decision about your claim for ABSTUDY or AIC. You can also use this form to ask for a formal review of your ABSTUDY or AIC decision.
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.
Supporting documents for Additional Child Care Subsidy Transition to Work
When you apply for Additional Child Care Subsidy Transition to Work, you need to give us evidence.