- How much you can get
- Dependent or independent
Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.
- Youth Allowance
- Youth Allowance for job seekers
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
- What FIS information you can watch online
- Income and assets
FIS selling the family home video
Watch this video to learn more about how selling the family home can affect your payment.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
- How much you can get
- Income and assets tests
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
- Top payments
- Rent Assistance
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
- Recently unemployed
- Most useful information
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.