For the purposes of DSP, SA, CP and CA a disability is a physical, intellectual or psychiatric impairment.
Act reference: SSAct section 94(1)(a) Qualification for DSP-continuing inability to work, section 197C Qualification-2 or more children each with a disability or medical condition, section 197D Qualification-disabled adult and one or more children each with a disability or medical condition, section 198 Qualification-disabled adult or disabled adult and dependent child, section 953 Qualification for carer allowance-caring for either 1 or 2 disabled children, section 954 Qualification for carer allowance-caring for a disabled adult in a private home of both the adult and the carer
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.1 DSP - Qualification & Payability, 3.6.5 SA - Qualification & Payability, 3.6.4 CP - Qualification & Payability, 3.6.7 CA - Qualification & Payability
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2009