- Housing
- Moving house
Transitioning out of state care
Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner has income you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt. This includes if you get special types of income.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- How to report and manage your payment
Change of circumstances while getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You must tell us if things change when you’re getting Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices as it may affect your payment.