In October 2025, the amount of payment received by Centrelink Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients will be increased, and thousands of Australians will receive new rates that are indexed to the rise of living costs. To most people the DSP will now be 1,051.30 per fortnight, or about 2,278 per month, or 1,051.30 every two weeks of single persons who are 21 and above.
What Is the DSP Boost?
– Single persons aged 21 years and above are eligible to receive the DSP payment rate of a rate not less than 1,051.30 per fortnightly as of October 18, 2025.
– The payments are indexed automatically in the twice-yearly indexation of the government (March and September).
– The payment is a combination of the basic rate, with any of the relevant supplements, including the Energy Supplement and Pension Supplement, basing on individual circumstances.
– To most, the increased support will come in the form of increased regular assistance in order to lead normal lives, meeting their basic needs, such as rent, food, and utility costs.
Who Is Eligible?
In order to be granted the DSP, a candidate should:
– Be aged 16- Age Pension age (67),
– Be a permanent resident of Australia, who has a qualifying residency,
– Have severe medical conditions demonstrating physical, intellectual or psychiatric disability which prevents their ability to work 15 or more hours per week during at least 2 full years.
– Pass income tests and assets tests- surplus income/ assets may lessen the payment.
DSP Sweden October 2025 Payment Schedule
– It is paid in direct deposit, after every two weeks (fortnightly) to the bank account of the recipient.
– The next significant indexed increase is effective between 1820 October 2025, the new rate appears in accounts with each regular payment period of a recipient of the indexed benefit .
Up-to-date Fortnightly Rates of Payment (October 2025)
| Recipient | Per Fortnight | Per Month (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Single (21+, no children) | $1,051.30 | $2,278 |
| Couple (each) | $792.50 | $1,719 |
| Under 21 (independent) | $822.60 | $1,783 |
Note: These totals can be higher in total amounts given to the recipients of additional supplements/allowances.
FAQs
Q1: Is the increase of $1,051.30 a bonus or a permanent increase?
It is a permanent, indexed increase in benefits – this is the new regular rate and not a one-off payment.
Q2: What will be the increase date in my bank account?
This new rate will take effect on 18 October 2025 and reflect on your first post-indexed payment after this date.
Q3: What do I do to check whether I am eligible or what I am going to pay?
The eligibility of DSP is by age, disability, residence, medical conditions, and income/assets. Test your payment information through myGov or Services Australia.
Q4: Can DSP recipients work?
Yes, but any bank beyond the income threshold would pay less- see Services Australia, income test rules.
