What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your full time study or apprenticeship requirements for a certain time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
Directors fees
Directors fees count towards your income test. They can affect your Centrelink payment.
What the personal assets test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We use assets tests to help work out if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you’ll get.
Maintenance income test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
Maintenance income your parents or guardians get may affect your payment.
Partner Income Test for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
If you’re independent and you have a partner, we assess their gross income too. This is the income they get before any deductions, like tax.
What the parental means test is for Youth Allowance students and Australian Apprentices
We assess your parents’ or guardians’ income when you claim Youth Allowance as a dependent student or Australian Apprentice.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re an orphan
If you’re an orphan, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.
Independent for Youth Allowance if you’re a refugee
If you’re a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia, you may be independent for Youth Allowance.