Many Australians with disabilities rely on the $1051.30 Disability Support Payment in 2025, provided by Centrelink. This base benefit offers critical help for daily living expenses and is routinely adjusted to reflect increases in the cost of living.
What is the $1051.30 Disability Support Payment?
Centrelink’s Disability Support Pension (DSP) is financial assistance for adults in Australia whose physical, mental, or intellectual condition significantly limits their ability to work for at least the next two years. Qualified DSP recipients also enjoy concession cards, healthcare discounts, and other support services for life and financial security.
Who Can Qualify?
Eligibility depends on both medical and non-medical rules:
Must be at least 16 years old, but not yet reached Age Pension age (67).
Must be an Australian resident (generally for at least 10 years) or hold an eligible visa.
Must meet income and asset tests (with stricter limits for higher rates).
Must have a permanent disability or serious medical condition, diagnosed and stabilized, and score at least 20 points on Centrelink Impairment Tables.
Must be unable to work or retrain for any job more than 15 hours a week for the next two years.
Common qualifying conditions include permanent blindness, intellectual disabilities (IQ below 70), HIV/AIDS, terminal illness, and certain Veterans Affairs rates.
2025 Disability Support Payment in 2025 Dates
Payments are deposited every fortnight directly to claimants’ bank accounts.
September 2025 payout dates: September 10 and September 24, with exact days sometimes shifting due to weekends or holidays.
How to Claim DSP
Apply online via Services Australia, by phone, or in person at Centrelink.
Prepare all medical documentation showing your condition is stable and permanent.
Create and link a myGov account for access and application online.
Submit the DSP claim form and provide identity, income, and medical records.
Important Insights
The basic rate of $1051.30 applies to single adults over 21 or younger singles with children; rates vary based on age, relationship, housing, and dependents.
DSP is indexed twice a year (March and September) and may increase soon after September 19, 2025.
Supplements and additional payments may apply for eligible claimants.
The program is financed by Services Australia; DSP can be paid overseas for short trips.
Medical proof and ongoing eligibility checks are required; inflation adjustments ensure support keeps pace with cost of living.
Key Payment Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Rate | $1051.30 per fortnight |
| Payment Dates | Sept 10, Sept 24, 2025 |
| Who Pays | Services Australia |
| Medical Proof | Required; condition must be permanent |
| Eligibility Age | 16 to 67, residency required |
| Indexed Increases | March & September |
Australians living with disability who meet the criteria can count on this vital payment, deposited on a regular schedule and designed to adjust to changing costs.