Most useful information for Retraining

Supporting documents for Youth Allowance

When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.

1. Austudy
2. How much you can get

Low Income Health Care Card if you get Austudy

If you're getting Austudy you may also get a Low Income health Care Card.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

What gifts we include in income and assets tests

We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.

1. Austudy
2. Who can get it

Income tests for Austudy

We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for Austudy and work out how much you’ll get.

1. What FIS information you can watch online
2. Investing basics

FIS shares video

Watch this video to learn about shares.

1. What FIS information you can watch online
2. Retirement

FIS Work Bonus video

If you’re an eligible pensioner, the Work Bonus can help you earn more income from working without reducing your pension.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Special rules to get Rent Assistance when you get Youth Allowance

To get Rent Assistance with Youth Allowance, you must meet some special rules.

1. Employment income reporting
2. When to report

Unscheduled reporting

If your employment income changes, you need to tell us within 14 days. We call this unscheduled reporting, as it can happen any time.

1. Austudy
2. Who can get it

Allowable time for Austudy

Allowable time is how long you can get Austudy while you’re studying.

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.