Updating your relationship status
You need to tell us when you become a member of a couple or end a relationship. This is to make sure you get paid correctly.
Using a referee to verify your relationship status
We may need to ask a third party, a person we call a referee, to verify your relationship status. We’ll tell you when we need referee details.
Confirm your relationship status when making a claim
Learn how to confirm your relationship if you or your partner make an online claim.
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
Getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment
Find out if you or your partner getting a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) payment could affect your eligibility for a payment from us.
Examples of when ABSTUDY helps with travel
Some common examples to help you understand when ABSTUDY Fares Allowance supports students living away from home to travel.
Information about Services Australia’s role supporting the Royal Commission into Robodebt
Learn about Services Australia’s role in relation to the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
How to prepare to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
There are several things to check before you claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices.
Including Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) and Disaster Recovery Allowance Top-Up in your tax return
Disaster Recovery Allowance is a taxable payment and you need to report this in your tax return.