Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices

You may be independent under the reviewable criteria if your situation is one of the following. You:

You must tell us if your circumstances change. If they do, you might be dependent again.

If you’re unable to live at home with either of your parents due to extreme circumstances, you may be independent.

If your parents can’t take care of you, you may be independent.

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you are in state care. This includes foster care.

If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

If you’re an orphan, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

If you're 18 or older and in certain education or employment circumstances, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

Reviewable independence