Most viewed payments for Looking for 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.

Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment

Find out if you or your partner getting a DVA payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment

There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.

1. Work
2. Looking for work

Looking for work and job hunting

There are tools and services to help you look for work. Here are some of the most helpful ones.

1. How to manage your payment
2. Report your income

Employment income reporting

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

How to get Rent Assistance

You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

1. How to report and manage your payment
2. Prepare to transfer to Age Pension

Transfer to Age Pension

If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.