Most useful information for apprenticeship

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if it’s unreasonable for you to live at home

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

1. Managing your money
2. Manage your money

How to build savings

We have tools and information to help you reach your savings goal. Big or small, any savings goals are good to have.

1. Asset types
2. Granny flat interest

How we assess granny flat interests

You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.

Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)

Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.

Severe financial hardship provisions

We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.

Weekly payment option

Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.

1. Employment income reporting
2. What to report

Income from employment

If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.

Business structures

Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Representative authority form (CS3042)

Use this form to authorise another person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf about your child support case.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.