Youth Allowance for job seekers

Financial help if you’re 21 or younger and looking for work. It’s also for when you can’t work while you’re sick or injured.

To get this payment, you must be 16 to 21 and one of the following:

  • looking for full time work
  • temporarily unable to work or study while sick or injured.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Read more about Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices if you’re both:

  • aged 24 or younger
  • a full time student or Australian Apprentice.

This may be better for your situation.

Page last updated: 13 May 2025.
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