Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.
Getting other help when recently unemployed
We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.
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.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
Assessing your ability to work for Disability Support Pension
We assess your ability to work as part of general medical rules for Disability Support Pension (DSP).
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf (outside Australia) form (AUS221)
Use this form if you want to nominate a person or organisation outside Australia to act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
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 changes for some job seekers
From 1 April 2025, there are changes to help you fully meet your requirements.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.