DSP and ME - Your Guide to the Disability Support Pension

A guide for people with disabilities who think they may be eligible for a Disability Support Pension (DSP).

It can be accessed through the Disability Resource Centre. 

There are three versions available:

1. DSP and Me in Plain English
2. DSP and Me in Easy English
3. DSP & Me Screen Reader Version

The guide provides information on what a person needs to know before applying for a DSP so they understand the requirements and have the best chance of making a successful application if they are eligible. It can be used by an individual person or with help from someone else. Also available is a section on where to get help if it is needed.

The following information is contained in this document:

1. About DSP & Me
2. Helpful hints when using DSP & Me
3. What is Centrelink?
4. Steps to making a DSP claim
5. Things to know before you start
6. Step 1: Non-medical criteria - age and residency
7. Step 2: Medical evidence
8. Information for my Treating Doctor
9. Medical Evidence - am I ready to make a DSP Claim?
10. Step 3: Program of Support
11. Program of Support - have I met the requirements?
12. Program of Support - am I ready to make a DSP Claim?
13. Step 4: Income and Assets
14. Step 5: DSP Claim Checklist
15. Step 6: How do I make a DSP claim?
16. Step 7: What happens now?
17. A note for people aged under 35
18. Key Terms List
19. Your Rights with Centrelink
20. Your Rights with Disability Employment Services
21. Where Can I Get Help?

To get a paper copy of DSP & ME you can call the Disability Resource Centre on 03 9671 3000

Information sourced from the Disability Resource Centre