Starting your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers
You can start your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
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.
How to budget
Find out how to review or make your budget. Knowing how much money comes in and where it goes helps you be in control of your money.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.