Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Farm Household Allowance
A payment for farming families in financial hardship.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
Payment rates for Energy Supplement on Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
If you get a Family Tax Benefit the Energy Supplement amount you get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances and the payment or services you get.
Program of Support for Disability Support Pension
You may need to participate in a Program of Support before you claim Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - job seekers
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance. This is if you need to live away from your parents' home to look for work.
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.
Capability assessment
An assessment done by us to find out if you’re capable of meeting your current mutual obligation requirements.