Special rules to get Rent Assistance when you get JobSeeker Payment
To get Rent Assistance with JobSeeker Payment, you must meet some special rules.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
Grace period for Mobility Allowance
If you stop your qualifying activity, you may still get Mobility Allowance for a short time. This is known as a grace period.
New to JobSeeker Payment
What you need to do to get your first JobSeeker Payment, how much you’ll get and who to contact about mutual obligation requirements.
Centrelink online account help - How to use video chat for appointments
You can use video chat for some appointments using your Centrelink online account. Video chat appointments are available by offer only.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
How to claim Mobility Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Mobility Allowance. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.