As the cost of living continues to rise, every dollar counts — especially for those who rely on government assistance to support themselves.
And that’s why the June 2025 update to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) in Australia is under the spotlight, with some potential COVID-affected claimants to receive $1,682 from this month.
This is not a surprise bonus or a one-time handout, but indexed increases and supplemental supports that have been layered on to the regular payment cycle.
And for some of the DSP recipients in this group, that number represents stability, relief, a chance for many to simply take a breath.
Deconstructing the $1,682 Check
First thing first, let’s clear up some confusion. The $1,682 figure is in relation to the total fortnightly payment received for eligible couples, pooled together, or a single DSP recipient and supplements were applicable, in some cases. Here’s what that might consist of:
Base DSP payment
Pension Supplement
Energy Supplement
Rent Assistance (where applicable)
It looks like this broken down number:
Component Approx. Amount (Single)
Base DSP rate $1,096.70
Pension Supplement $80.10
Energy Supplement $14.10
Rent Assistance (max) $190.00
Total Up to $1,380.90
Now, for a couple, this figure can be as high as $1,682 or more, depending upon eligibility and location.
Who Is Eligible for This Payment?
In order to get the full DSP payment for June 2025, people must:
✅ Be diagnosed as having a permanent physical, intellectual, or psychiatric condition which stops you from working
✅ Satisfy Centrelink’s income and asset tests
✅ Be 16 to Age Pension age
✅ Be an Australian citizen, or eligible Australian resident (criteria applies)
✅ Submit all of the necessary medical and functional capacity evidence
It’s also worth mentioning that some younger people who receive the DSP (aged under 21 years and with no dependent children) will get lower rates.
What’s Changed in 2025?
Every March and September, the DSP is automatically increased in line with rising living costs. Thanks to inflation and changes to policy, the June payment cycle is based on the rise due in March 2025, with many recipients about $45 to $60 better off per fortnight than they were in late 2024.
For DSP clients who aren’t receiving additional income support, that small increase is not only helpful, but can make a genuine difference.
Pros and cons of the DSP $1,682 payment
Pros Cons
Higher payment to counter new price-extracte inflation Not everyone will get $1,682
Supplements (rent, energy, etc.) alleviate some of the financial hardship Must remain eligible year-round
Payments are timely and predictable When applying asset/income tests that could disqualify some who still require support
Symbolizes government acceptance of cost-of-living crisis Not enough to keep pace with all living costs in most cities
How the Payment Matters
For people with a disability, the DSP is not a luxury — it is a literal lifeline. The additional money you receive from supplements can help with things like:
(medication or doctor expenses not reimbursed by an insurance companyORSelf-Report)
Maintenance of walking aids or equipment
Food, rent, utility, or transportation expenses
Behavioral health services or personal care
Even incremental changes in payment rates can be the difference between skipping meals and eating, between being able to pay electricity bills or sitting in the dark.
$1,682 Australia DSP June 2025 Payment
The $1,682 DSP payment in June will not solve everything, but it’s a crucial part of the support network for Australians who live with disability.
It is the latest in a (very slow) series of steps to index welfare to the real world cost of goods, while still being able to argue about whether it’s “enough.”
If you receive the DSP and are not sure that you are getting all your entitlements — like rental assistance, or energy supplements — check with Centrelink or via your myGov account. There might be more support there for you than you think.