Most useful information for retraining

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY for students and apprentices in custody

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices in lawful custody.

1. Top payments
2. Austudy

When you’ll get your first Austudy payment

There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first Austudy payment.

1. Top payments
2. Transition to Independent Living Allowance

How to apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)

You apply for the Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) with the help of your caseworker.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY for apprentices

There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander apprentices and trainees.

1. Top payments
2. ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY for high school, university or other higher education students

There’s ABSTUDY support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in high school or higher education. This includes masters and doctorate study.

1. Education
2. Retraining

Finding training to upskill or retrain

Find out about training providers and services.

1. Education
2. Retraining

Starting a new job after retraining

Get help finding and starting a new job that uses your new skills.

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Transitioning out of state care

Find help if you’re transitioning out of state or foster care.

1. Assets test
2. Asset types

Business structures

Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.

Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

If you or your partner earn an income or someone gives you money from any source, you need to let us know.