How an Income Bank works
You can earn up to $509 a fortnight under the personal income test before we reduce your payment.
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.
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.
Representative authority form (CS3042)
Use this form to authorise another person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf about your child support case.
Ending your apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re ending your apprenticeship or traineeship, we have support to help you decide what to do next.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
What an Income Bank is
Your Income Bank allows you to earn credits where your income is less than $509 a fortnight.
How to manage Income Bank credits
There’s a maximum number of credits you can have in your Income Bank.
Independent for Youth Allowance if your parents can’t take care of you
If your parents can’t take care of you, you may be independent.