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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. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if your parents can’t take care of you

If your parents can’t take care of you, you may be independent.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re in state care

You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you are in state care. This includes foster care.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee

If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

1. Dependent or independent
2. Reviewable independence

Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re an orphan

If you’re an orphan, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.

1. How much you can get
2. Income and assets tests

What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices

We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.

1. How much you can get
2. Income and assets tests

Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices

If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.

1. Managing your money
2. Centrelink debts and overpayments

How to avoid an overpayment

What you should do to avoid being overpaid your Centrelink payment and what we do to help.

1. Living arrangements
2. Natural disaster

Preparing for natural disasters

How to prepare for a natural disaster, such as a fire, flood or storm.

1. Living arrangements
2. Natural disaster

Additional help for natural disasters

If you’re affected by a natural disaster, more help is available. This includes community, state and other government support.