Youth Allowance for job seekers
Financial help if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work, or temporarily unable to work.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get certain payments from us and pay rent.
How to claim JobSeeker Payment
Complete the following steps to claim JobSeeker Payment. Before you start, check if you can get it.
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.
What the personal income test is for Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
We check your personal income to see if you’re eligible for Youth Allowance and work out how much you’ll get.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.