Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Centrelink online account help - Update income and assets details - your other income details
Instructions on how to update your other income details using your Centrelink online account.
Express Plus Centrelink mobile app help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions on how to apply for an advance payment using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account
You can update your employment and income details using your online account.
How much NSW Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.