Disability

DSP— what is it, who can get it and what to do if your application is rejected?

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In this episode Kerry Wright talks to Welfare Rights lawyer Liz Turnbull about the Disability Support Pension. Liz works at Illawarra Legal Centre specialising in social security law, Liz is also the Vice-Chair of the National Social Security Rights Network.
In this episode Liz speaks about Centrelink guidelines used to assess DSP applications. Also the important role that community and health workers play in assisting people both when applying for the DSP and when appealing Centrelink decisions. This episode was recorded in our Wollongong office.
 
Referrals and more information
To find more information about the DSP and services which can assist:
Welfare Rights Legal Centre – for free legal advice (NSW statewide) and factsheets.
Illawarra Legal Centre Welfare Rights Service – for free legal advice for Illawarra, Shoalhaven and South Coast residents on social security matters.
National Social Security Rights Network – for Australia wide contacts and factsheets.
Australian Government Disability Support Pension information pages.
Australian Government Disability Support Pension Program of Support Fact Sheet.
Australian Government Social Security Impairment Tables for Disability Support Pension.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Centrelink decision reviews
Legal Aid NSW
Community Legal Centres NSW
To find out details of your local Legal Aid office or Community Legal Centre call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529. 

TPD. Is your client injured, sick or living with a disability? They may have insurance with their super and not know about it!

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Do you help people who have an injury, illness or disability that stops them from working?
If they have ever worked in the past, they may have insurance through their superannuation which could be life-changing.
In this podcast we discuss an area of law that a lot of people dont know about-but has the potential to help some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Listen to this podcast to learn:
what total permanent disability (TPD) insurance is
who can make a claim, and
how you can help spot issues-and where to send people for legal help.
Referrals and more information
To find more information about total permanent disability (TPD) insurance:
call LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529
visit the Legal Aid NSW website to find a local civil law advice service
Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.