Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
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.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
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.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.