The Disability Support Pension (DSP) helps Australians whose lasting physical, intellectual, or mental health conditions keep them from getting or keeping paid work. To be considered in 2025, your condition must last at least two years and must keep you from doing the work you used to do or any kind of work you could be retrained to do. You must provide medical proof that backs your claim, and your household income and total assets must stay below certain limits.
Payment Rates for 2025
If you turn 21 or older after the start of 2025 and your claim is approved, the maximum payment you would get every two weeks is 1,149.00.Thatamounthasthebaseincomeof1,051.30, plus some supplements. In a year, that pays around $29,874. These payment rates will be reviewed and may change in March and again in September every year.
People younger than 21 and eligible for the pension get smaller amounts that vary if they are considered dependent or independent. A dependent for this payment is usually someone who still relies on parents or guardians for most living costs. A dependent under 18 gets 569.60everytwoweeks,whileanindependentunderthesameagewouldget822.60. Those aged 18 to 20 who are still classified as dependent will see a payment of $631.80 each fortnight.
Asset and Income Limits
Your assets and income play a key role in whether you qualify for the pension and how much you actually get. For a single person to snag the full pension, the value of your assets can be no more than. Beyond the pile of cash, your paycheck also counts. A single can bring in up to 218everytwoweeksandstillkeepthefullpension.Couplescanpoolearningstoamaximumof380 every two weeks and still get the full rate.
Payment Schedule and Dates
Payments for 2025 are easy to keep in mind because they usually show up every two weeks for people living in Australia. If you’re over the horizon for a long time, cash lands every four weeks on a regular timetable. There’s a neat list for 2025 from January to December, and they even pencil in adjustments for holiday weeks. Just a heads up: the flat rate of $1,062 can change depending on your situation, so keep telling Services Australia about any shifts in income, assets, or living arrangements that could change your rate.