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When you'll get your first Youth Allowance for job seekers payment

There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first Youth Allowance for job seekers payment.

  1. Top payments
  2. Mobility Allowance

Who can get Mobility Allowance

You can get Mobility Allowance if you meet certain criteria.

  1. Top payments
  2. Energy Supplement

Who can get Energy Supplement

To get Energy Supplement you must get a certain payment or card from us.

  1. Looking for work
  2. Meeting obligations

What you need to do to meet mutual obligations requirements

These are the steps you need to take to set up and then meet your mutual obligation requirements.

Pause of requirements

Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

How to apply to transfer to Age Pension

If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.

  1. Top payments
  2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

  1. Top payments
  2. Mobility Allowance

How to claim Mobility Allowance

Complete the following steps to claim Mobility Allowance.

  1. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension
  2. Transfer to Age Pension

How to transfer to Age Pension online

Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.

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Page last updated: 17 November 2025.
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