Most useful information for Working

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals

Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.

Seasonal work preclusion period

This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.

Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers

These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. How much you can get

Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.

Supporting documents for Youth Allowance

When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.

1. Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
2. Centrelink online account help guides

Centrelink online account help - Update managed investments and superannuation details

Instructions on how to update your managed investments and superannuation details using your Centrelink online account.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Special rules to get Rent Assistance when you get Youth Allowance

To get Rent Assistance with Youth Allowance, you must meet some special rules.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.

1. Centrelink online account
2. What details you can view and update online

Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account

You can update your employment and income details using your online account.

1. Work Bonus
2. How it works

Work Bonus and your partner’s income

Your partner’s assessable income may also change with the Work Bonus.