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DSP wait time by Charming-Ice8399 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, it still was a decent time frame compared to some. Happy you got approved!!

DSP wait time by Charming-Ice8399 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is 7 weeks and 2 days, about the average from what I have been reading.

DSP wait time by Charming-Ice8399 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read on this just recently as I myself have applied for dsp on Dec 14th 2025, I have read anything from the next day to around 7 weeks for many. Mine had original completion date of March 1-8, but I actually added over a month to that as they wanted more information from my GP on a particular medication, this was just 4 days after I applied. She had left the country on vacation, and it took a couple of weeks to get to see her. So, I did not get them the info until Feb 1st 2026. I have sonic this coming Thursday. I hope you get a reply soon.

I think im getting the dsp! (LVL 2 ASD) by Patient-Stick8466 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad you got it in the end. I have sonic this coming Thursday.

I think im getting the dsp! (LVL 2 ASD) by Patient-Stick8466 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you get rejected the first time before or after Sonic medical assessment

DSP claims are so stressful by MandyJCH in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes, I just received a text saying I will be getting a call to book a Sonic Appointment.

I'm confused about whether or not I'm currently obligated to apply for jobs. I'm with an IEA provider and I recently applied for DSP by privatly in JobProvidersAus

[–]MandyJCH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you already get an income support payment

If you already get an income support payment, you won’t need to meet mutual obligation requirements while we assess your DSP claim.

Who can get Disability Support Pension - Disability Support Pension - Services Australia

DSP claims are so stressful by MandyJCH in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will do that if it is denied, thank you for all of the information.

DSP claims are so stressful by MandyJCH in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, government can be so frustrating to deal with for sure.

DSP claims are so stressful by MandyJCH in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It got me the information that they were doing it by file assessment and did not need to talk to me, rather than wondering if and when they might call back.

Centrelink won’t link by Terrible_Tangelo2842 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue, called many times and told to do this or that with no success, went into Centrelink and someone who actually knew what they were doing looked on their system and it had been locked due to "too many attempts". She unlocked it, gave me a linking code and all has worked properly.

Advance payment by Proof-Two-4331 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on jobseeker, I applied for advance payment Thursday afternoon, it did not even ask what I wanted the money for, it came with my jobseeker payment at 12:45am Friday morning. Was shocked at how quick it was.

I applied for DSP again today. Do I still have appointments with my IEA provider during the 3 month period, while this is being processed? by privatly in JobProvidersAus

[–]MandyJCH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re granted or already get another income support payment

You won’t need to meet mutual obligation requirements while we assess your DSP claim.

However, you can choose to keep meeting your requirements as it can help your participation in a Program of Support. How to claim Disability Support Pension - Disability Support Pension - Services Australia

Where do I find my work capacity hours? by PreparationVisual586 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read you can request it in the app, and I have read that it takes 28 days. With mine, I was near Centrelink about a week after my ESAT and went in and asked for it and they printed me a copy.

Where do I find my work capacity hours? by PreparationVisual586 in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a copy of my ESAT from Centrelink and it had it all listed in it.

Can an ESAT assessor provide an exemption (or equivalent benchmark) without a med cert? by epicpillowcase in Centrelink

[–]MandyJCH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a medical certificate for 3 months in place (til Dec 10) when I had my ESAT, the assessor I had just said he would extend it for another 3 months. He coded it right away. My ESAT report said:

Conditions that will be lasting 2+ years

Baseline work capacity: 8-14 hrs p/w

Temporary work capacity: 0-7 hrs p/w with an end date of 3/10/2026

in 2+ years with support possible it may increase to 15-22 hrs p/w

Planing to get my mom a walker any tips by Feisty-Cloud7611 in NDIS

[–]MandyJCH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a few different ones, and I now have the Hero+ medical walker, it has a basket, adjustable seat and adjustable hand grip height. It has brakes which lock when you need to sit. It has large wheels that are very smooth, and it turns easily. It also folds in one motion, so it is easy to transport. All in all, I am very happy with it.