Dependent or independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you apply for Youth Allowance as a job seeker, we’ll assess you as being either dependent or independent.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.
What the approved reasons for travel overseas are if you get JobSeeker Payment
To get JobSeeker Payment while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.
Who can get Youth Allowance for job seekers
You need to meet some rules to get Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
What happens when you give us a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting JobSeeker Payment.
Travel outside Australia rules for JobSeeker Payment
There are rules about when you can get JobSeeker Payment when you travel outside Australia.
How to claim Mobility Allowance
Complete the following steps to claim Mobility Allowance.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.