How to get Youth Disability Supplement
You don’t need to apply for Youth Disability Supplement.
Income tests for Austudy
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
ABSTUDY Living Allowance maximum rates for dependent students and Australian Apprentices
These payment rates are only a guide. They're for full time and approved concessional study load students and apprentices.