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.
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.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Approved courses and education providers
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Pensioner Education Supplement.
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.
Manage the money you get from your payment
We’ve got tips and tools to help you with budgeting, borrowing and credit, and managing debt.
Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.