Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
Youth Allowance income and assets tests
We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.
Severe financial hardship for Crisis Payment
For the purposes of Crisis Payment, you’re in severe financial hardship if you meet certain criteria.
Easter and Anzac Day public holiday closures
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Looking for work and job hunting
There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
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.
Residence rules for Mobility Allowance
To be eligible for Mobility Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
How much Youth Allowance for job seekers you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for job seekers you get. These are the maximum rates.
How to manage your Mobility Allowance
Your options and obligations for Mobility Allowance.