Australia - Apply for Disability Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Disability Certificate, the applicant has to approach the respective Department of Social Service link or Service Australia link

NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. There is no fee for a Disability certificate.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant may be asked to attend medical assessments or interviews to further evaluate your disability. Be prepared to attend these appointments if necessary.
12. Upon approval, the applicant will receive a certificate from the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc.)
• Address proof – (Driver's license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passport size photographs
• Medical evidence and reports from healthcare professionals detailing your disability and its impact on your ability to work.
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Social Service
71 Athlon Drive
Greenway ACT 2900
GPO Box 9820
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone - + 61 2 6146 0001
Email - [email protected]
Contact link


Services Australia
Mailing address:
eBusiness Service Centre
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax - 03 9605 7987
Phone - 1300 361 457
Post:
Services Australia
Disability Services
PO Box 7806
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610
Email - [email protected]
Contact link – link
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NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

Eligibility

To be eligible for disability in Australia, the applicant must meet both non-medical and medical rules.

Non-medical rules

• The applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• The applicant must be aged 16 or over.
• The applicant must be residing in Australia.
• The applicant must have limited income and assets.

Medical rules

• The applicant must have a physical, intellectual, or psychiatric impairment that is likely to persist for at least two years.
• The impairment must be diagnosed, reasonably treated, and stabilized.
• The impairment must result in an impairment rating of 20 points or more under the Impairment Tables.
• The impairment must stop you from working at least 15 hours a week in full-time employment.

Fees

• There is no fee for a Disability certificate.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Postal address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Medical details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A disability certificate in Australia is a document that proves that you have a permanent disability that meets the eligibility criteria for government benefits and services. It is issued by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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