ABSTUDY for children living away from home to go to school
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who need to live away from home for school.
ABSTUDY for students and apprentices in custody
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices in lawful custody.
When you’ll get your first Austudy payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first Austudy payment.
Who can get the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You need to meet the age requirements and have left formal care or are preparing to leave.
How much Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) you can get
The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a payment of up to $1,500.
How to apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
You apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) with the help of your caseworker.
ABSTUDY for apprentices
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander apprentices and trainees.
ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students
There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.
Finding training to upskill or retrain
Find out about training providers and services.
Starting a new job after retraining
Get help finding and starting a new job that uses your new skills.