Most useful information for Retraining

1. Permanent independence
2. If you’re independent through work

Independent for Youth Allowance through full time work

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance (students) when in certain education or employment

If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

1. ABSTUDY
2. High school, university or other higher education students

ABSTUDY for masters or doctorate study

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing a masters or doctorate.

1. ABSTUDY
2. High school, university or other higher education students

ABSTUDY for part time higher education

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved course part time.

1. ABSTUDY
2. High school, university or other higher education students

ABSTUDY for full time higher education study

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved higher education course full time.