Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
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 claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Disability Employment Services
Services that can help you find and keep a job if you have a disability, illness or injury.
Ordinary waiting period
You may have to wait for a week before your payment starts. We will let you know when you claim if this applies to you.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
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.