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1. Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
2. Who can get it

Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a student or Australian apprentice

When you apply for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.

1. International social security agreements
2. Which countries have agreements with us

International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Asia

Australia has agreements with these countries in Asia to share responsibilities for social security coverage.

What the personal income test for ABSTUDY Living Allowance and School Fees Allowance higher rate is

We use the ABSTUDY personal income test if you’re 16 or older, or an independent Australian Apprentice.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment

There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.

1. Student Start-up Loan
2. Who can get it

Student Start-up Loan approved courses

You must be studying a Student Start-up Loan approved course to be eligible for the loan.

1. Living arrangements
2. Natural disaster

Natural disaster support

Support for people directly affected by a declared natural disaster.

Top payments for Centrelink

The payments and services most viewed by other website visitors.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How to manage your payment

Payment choices for FTB

You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.

Most useful information for Centrelink

The pages voted most useful by other website visitors.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

Other Services Australia scams

There are other types of scams you should beware of that target Services Australia customers.