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.
How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Medicare and tax
Australians help to pay for Medicare from income tax. How much tax you pay depends on your income.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
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.