JobSeeker Payment
Financial help if you’re between 22 and Age Pension age and looking for work. It’s also for when you’re sick or injured and can’t do your usual work or study for a short time.
Youth Allowance
Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
Public holiday closures over the Christmas and New Year period
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holidays.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
Who can get JobSeeker Payment
You need to meet some rules to get JobSeeker Payment.
Youth Allowance for job seekers
Financial help if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work, or temporarily unable to work.
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.