Overall Intellectual Functioning
A standardised measure of overall intellectual ability.
Assessment services
Disability Support Pension Assessment
A professional objective psychological report to support a Disability Support Pension application. We provide clear, evidence-based reports that may be used as part of the supporting evidence for your Disability Support Pension application.
- Suitable for
- Adults
- Cost
- $1,070
- Format
- In-person & online
- Turnaround
- Report in 2–3 weeks
Clear evidence, compassionately gathered
A Disability Support Pension (DSP) assessment focuses specifically on the cognitive component of your application. A cognitive assessment is completed to assess your intellectual functioning and provide an objective psychological report that may be used as part of the supporting evidence for your DSP application.
We approach these assessments with care and respect, understanding that the process can feel daunting. Our role is to gather an accurate picture and present it clearly and fairly.
Important: Our assessment provides objective evidence of intellectual functioning where this is relevant to a Disability Support Pension. Eligibility for the DSP is determined by Services Australia based on all medical and supporting evidence.
What we explore
What We Assess
Our Disability Support Pension assessment focuses specially on intellectual functioning, including:
Thinking & Problem Solving
How you reason, solve problems and understand new information.
Verbal Understanding
How you understand language, communicate ideas and apply verbal reasoning.
Memory
How you hold, remember and use information over periods of time.
Processing Information
How quickly and accurately you take in and respond to information.
Objective Clinical Evidence
Psychological report outlining your results, which may be used as part of the supporting evidence for your DSP application.
The process
How the assessment works
A clear, structured process so you always know what comes next.
- 1
Contact us
We gather some background information, then confirm a fixed price and availability.
- 2
Onboarding
You complete our onboarding paperwork and provide any documentation that may support your assessment.
- 3
Assessment process
We complete standardised cognitive testing in a calm, unhurried setting.
- 4
Report provided
You receive a detailed, evidence-based written report within 2–3 weeks and may be used as part of the supporting evidence for your Disability Support Pension application.
Outcomes
What you'll receive
Every assessment concludes with clear, practical outcomes you can act on:
- A comprehensive psychological report outlining your cognitive assessment results and intellectual functioning
- Objective clinical evidence that may be used as part of the supporting documentation for your DSP application
- Guidance on next steps and any additional information or supporting documentation that may assist your application
More information
What to expect from a DSP assessment
We understand that applying for a Disability Support Pension can feel overwhelming. Our aim is to make the assessment process clear, supportive and straightforward as possible.
Your assessment focuses specifically on intellectual functioning using the WAIS-V. This standardised assessment provides an objective measure of your cognitive abilities.
While we cannot determine the outcome of your DSP application, we provide a comprehensive, evidence-based psychological report that may be used as part of the supporting documentation considered by Services Australia.
Led by experienced clinicians
Assessments and reports are completed by registered psychologists, utilising gold standard assessments.
Respectful and unhurried
We provide a respectful, and supportive environment, allowing you the time and space to complete the assessment without unnecessary pressure.
Objective Clinical Evidence
Your report provides an independent, evidence-based assessment of intellectual functioning that may support the cognitive component of your DSP application.
Good to know
Questions, gently answered
A few of the things people often wonder about before booking an assessment.
No. Medicare rebates are not applicable for assessments.
Yes. A 50% deposit is required 7 days before your assessment to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your assessment.
No. Our role is to provide an objective, evidence-based assessment of intellectual functioning. Eligibility for the Disability Support Pension is determined by Services Australia after considering all available medical and supporting evidence.
No. This assessment focuses specifically on intellectual functioning. If you require assessment for a mental health condition, we can discuss the most appropriate assessment for your needs.
Once the assessment is fully completed, you will be provided with the report within two to three weeks.
"Clear, Compassionate Evidence Gives You a Strong Foundatio"
Begin with a conversation
If you need psychological evidence to support your Disability Support Pension application, reach out. We'll explain the process gently and clearly.
Get in touch