Doing an apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re an Australian Apprentice, we have payments and support available to help you.
Starting an apprenticeship or traineeship
If you’re thinking about starting an apprenticeship or traineeship, there’s support available to guide you.
Getting a payment when you’re recently unemployed
We have payments to help you when you’re unemployed or can’t work while you’re sick or injured. Which one you get depends on your circumstances.
Manage your bills and money when recently unemployed
If you’ve recently become unemployed, you can get help to manage your bills. You may also be able to get a lump sum of money for essentials.
What you need to do to meet mutual obligations requirements
These are the steps you need to take to set up and then meet your mutual obligation requirements.
Meeting your obligations when you look for work
When you get a payment from us, you have obligations. Find out what you need to do to keep getting your payment.
Planning long-term when you’re recently unemployed
We have resources that can help you with long-term planning when you’re unemployed.
Getting other help when recently unemployed
We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Austudy
If you get Austudy and you’re Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.