Disclaimer: These links are merely a list of websites that may be useful. They are links to Australian Government websites. The ME/CFS/FM Support Association Qld Inc is not responsible for the content or availability of the websites. All links are provided for your information and convenience only.

This list is not comprehensive and you are encouraged to contact Centrelink directly regarding your situation. Before relying on the material users should independently verify its relevance for their purposes, and should obtain any appropriate professional advice.


Information

Information you need to know about your claim for Sickness Allowance, Disability Support Pension and Mobility Allowance.

Claim Information for Carer Allowance and Carer Payment

Forms

Claim for Disability Support Pension or Sickness Allowance form

Medical Report - Disability Support Pension form

Income and Assets form

Rates

Disability and Carer Payment Rates Factsheet



Additional Information including legislation

Reviews and Appeals

Freedom of Information Act

Under Freedom of Information a person can make a request:

  • to access documents in the possession of Centrelink, including documents Centrelink holds about them, and
  • to amend records containing personal information that is incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading
  • to access manuals, rules and guidelines that Centrelink uses to make decisions about the various legislation it adminristers, including:

Social Security Act 1991

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999

Student Assistance Act 1973

Family Assistance Act 1999

Family Assistance (Administration) Act 1999.

Social Security Act 1991:
FACSIA Guide to the Impairment Tables for Schedule 1B

Relevant Legislation for payments from Centrelink


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