Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Employment income
This is pay you get for work you've done for an employer.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
ABSTUDY
Financial help for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Meet some of our students - student profiles
We have 7 common student profiles. See if any of these match your situation.