How much Youth Disability Supplement you can get
How much Youth Disability Supplement you can get depends on how much your main payment is. We pay the supplement with your income support payment fortnightly.
Change of circumstances when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement
You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get ABSTUDY Pensioner Education Supplement (PES).
Dealing with debt
Steps to help you manage your debt and take control of your money.
Understanding loans and credit
There are things you should consider when borrowing money. We have information about different types of loans, credit and lenders to help you manage your money.
Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
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.
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.
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.