Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
Board and lodging rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay board and lodgings to a homeowner or primary tenant for a room in their property.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
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.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.