Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Work Bonus and your partner’s income
Your partner’s assessable income may also change with the Work Bonus.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Unscheduled reporting
If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.
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.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you 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.