The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is a fortnightly Centrelink payment for people who have a permanent medical condition or disability that significantly limits their capacity to work.
Payments are indexed in March and September each year so they keep pace with living costs. You don’t need to re-apply for indexation—rates update automatically.
September 2025 Payment Schedule At A Glance
There is no single national payday for DSP. Your deposit lands every 14 days on your own cycle. What matters this month is the indexation date:
- Up to 19 September 2025: Single base rate remains $1,051.30 per fortnight (pf), with supplements on top.
- From 20 September 2025: Rates increase (see table below).
If a public holiday affects processing, Services Australia may pay earlier. Always check your Centrelink online account (myGov) or the Express Plus Centrelink app for your exact next payday and amount.
New Fortnightly Rates From 20 September 2025
The table shows the before/after snapshot for adults aged 21+ (or under 21 with a child).
| Situation | Component | To 19 Sept 2025 | From 20 Sept 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Base rate | $1,051.30 | $1,079.70 | +$28.40 |
| Pension Supplement | $83.60 | $84.90 | +$1.30 | |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $14.10 | — | |
| Total (pf) | $1,149.00 | $1,178.70 | +$29.70 | |
| Couple (each) | Base rate | $792.50 | $813.90 | +$21.40 |
| Pension Supplement | $63.00 | $64.00 | +$1.00 | |
| Energy Supplement | $10.60 | $10.60 | — | |
| Total (pf each) | $866.10 | $888.50 | +$22.40 | |
| Couple (combined) | — | $1,732.20 | $1,777.00 | +$44.80 |
Key takeaways: Singles move to a $1,178.70 total per fortnight, and couples (combined) move to $1,777.00 from 20 September 2025.
These totals include the Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement.
DSP Eligibility — Who Can Get It?
To qualify for DSP, you must meet non-medical and medical rules.
Non-medical rules
- Age and residency: You must meet Australian residency requirements.
- Means test: Your income and assets must be below set limits.
Medical rules
- Your condition must be diagnosed, reasonably treated and stabilised.
- You need 20 points or more across the Impairment Tables.
- You must have a continuing inability to work 15 hours or more per week for the next two years, even with rehabilitation or training support.
How To Check Your Payday And Amount
- Open My payments in your Centrelink account via myGov or use the Express Plus Centrelink app.
- You’ll see your next payment date, calculated amount, and whether the September indexation has been applied.
- Turn on notifications in the app so you get alerts if your payday is brought forward due to a national public holiday.
The Australia DSP remains a critical support for people with long-term disability.
In September 2025, the single base rate of $1,051.30 applies until 19 September, after which indexation from 20 September lifts the total single fortnightly amount to $1,178.70 and the combined couple total to $1,777.00.
Because DSP pays on a personal 14-day cycle, the exact date the higher rate shows up depends on your schedule.
For the most accurate figure, always check My payments in your Centrelink account or app—and keep your details up to date to stay eligible.
FAQs
When will I see the higher September 2025 rate in my bank?
From 20 September 2025, the new rate applies. It will appear on the first regular payday that includes entitlement after that date.
Is $1,051.30 the single rate for the whole month?
No. $1,051.30 is the base single rate until 19 September 2025. From 20 September, the base becomes $1,079.70, lifting the total to $1,178.70 per fortnight.
How do I confirm my exact next DSP payday?
Check My payments in your myGov Centrelink account or the Express Plus Centrelink app.
It shows the date and amount for your upcoming deposit.
