Written By: Anushka
The Australian government offers a $1587.45 advance payment to help Disability Support Pension (DSP) applicants cover living expenses while their claims are processed.
To be eligible for the $1587.45 advance payment, applicants must have lodged a new DSP claim, demonstrate financial need, and meet Centrelink’s income and asset limits.
This payment serves as temporary financial assistance, bridging the gap between the application and the receipt of the first regular DSP payment.
Centrelink processes the advance payment within 2 business days of receiving a completed claim, with the amount deposited into the applicant’s designated bank account.
Claim the advance payment by signing in to your MyGov account, navigating to Centrelink, and following the prompts under “manage advance payment” or call Centrelink at 132 367.
To claim the advance payment, you’ll need proof of identity, income and asset evidence, and optionally, medical certificates to support your DSP claim.
The $1587.45 advance payment is a loan that must be repaid from future DSP payments. Centrelink will automatically deduct a set amount until fully repaid, regardless of claim success.