Most useful information for looking for work

1. How much you can get
2. 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.

1. Youth Allowance
2. Youth Allowance for job seekers

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. Looking for work
2. Most useful information

Business details form (MOD F)

Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. How much you can get

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.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

Income test for JobSeeker Payment

Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

How much Rent Assistance you can get

The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.

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Feb 2026

Public holiday closures for Easter

Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.

1. Rent Assistance
2. How to manage your payment

Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance

We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.

1. Rent Assistance
2. How to manage your payment

Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance

The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.