Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Information you need to know about reporting employment and using the Earnings Worksheet form (SU505(i))
Information about how your payment is affected by income from full time, part time or casual employment and what other assistance we may also provide.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
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.
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.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Centrelink online account help - Travelling outside of Australia
Instructions on how to tell us about your overseas travel using your Centrelink online account.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.