It’s time to review your Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY
To make sure we are paying you the right amount, we might send you a letter if you need to review your parents' income details.
The type of accommodation you live in may make you eligible for Rent Assistance
You don’t need to be renting from a landlord or real estate agent to get Rent Assistance. You may be eligible with different types of accommodation.
Keep more of your student payment with Income Bank
If you work and get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payments, Income Bank can help you keep more of your payment.
Student and apprentice payments can help after year 12
If you’re finishing year 12 and doing further study next year like university or TAFE, there are payments to help. There are also payments for apprentices.
It’s census time - tell us about any changes to your study details
If your study details have changed, make sure you tell us and your education provider. We may need to adjust your student payment.
Support is available if you’re dealing with debt
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
How we recover Centrelink debts at tax time
We may use your tax refund to pay back money you owe us.
Tell us if you’re changing your tertiary study load
To keep getting Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you normally need to study full time.
Report your income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
We need to know when your Commonwealth Prac Payment starts so we can check if it affects your income support payment.