Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
Supporting documents for Youth Allowance
When claiming Youth Allowance there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
Liquid assets waiting period
The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.
Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Approved study or training for Education Entry Payment
You must study an approved course at an approved education provider to get Education Entry Payment (EdEP).
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.