Step 7 - Income Assistance

Here is the information you will need to complete the Disability Assessment

As a person with a disability, you may be eligible to receive a disability allowance in addition to the Income Assistance. To apply for disability allowance, you will need to complete the Disability Assessment.

You will complete the first section of the document, which asks for your basic information and your consent to have the information in the form released to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE).

The rest of the form will be completed by a health professional. The health professional must fax the form directly to your local Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Centre. If you have a short-term disability, you are not eligible for the Disability Allowance.

Receiving Support While Waiting for the Disability Assessment

While you and your health professional are completing the Disability Assessment, you can start receiving Income Assistance without the disability allowance. Payments can made in a number of ways including:

• Cheque
• Direct deposit to your bank account
• Direct payment to landlord or utilities