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.
- Assets test
- Asset types
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.
- Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
- Who can get it
Allowable time for study while getting Youth Allowance
There’s an allowable time limit on how long you’ll get Youth Allowance. We base it on the minimum time it normally takes to complete your course as a full time student.
Payment and Service Finder
An online tool to see what payments and services you may be eligible for.
Seasonal work preclusion period
This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
- Income and assets tests
- Income
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
- 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.
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.