NSW Disability Benefit - 40 Yr Woman - Learning Disability

[Sai624]

Hi

I am writing on behalf of my cousin.
She is an Australian Citizen, moved to India around 12 years ago.
She has a learning disability which prevents her from getting employed, is at a Rehab center, her family is having a hard time to pay for treatment expenses.
Is it possible that she can try for disability benefit.
If yes, how much can she expect, and what is the procedure to claim?

Thanks
Sai

 

[sammy01]

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/12851-1907en.pdf

this link might help. It is unlikely that anyone on a site like this would know much to help. There is an international phone number in the link. I think your cousin would need to have had resided in Australia recently in order to apply

 

[Sai624]

Thanks so much for your help Mr. Sammy.
The link you provided speaks of Social security. (not the disability benefit).
From what I see, she should have lived for 10 years in a row, which is true in her case.(born and brought up in Australia until 2008)
Any clue if there are contact numbers to inquire.

Residence rules for Disability Support Pension - Disability Support Pension - Services Australia

To be eligible for Disability Support Pension (DSP) you must meet the residence rules.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Thank you again.

- Sai

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

When you say she moved to India about 12 years ago, do you mean that she is currently residing in India? If so, she likely won’t qualify as there are Australian residency requirements to receive a disability payment. Most forms of Australian government public benefits are founded on being an Australian resident.