Most useful information for working

1. How much you can get
2. Dependent or independent

Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.

1. How much you can get
2. Dependent or independent

Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker

You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.

1. Income and assets tests
2. Income test for Farm Household Allowance

Estimating business income for Farm Household Allowance

If your farm business has experienced a change in circumstances, we may be able to use an estimate of your farm business income and other business income.

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. If you’re employed
2. When to report

Reminders to report income to Centrelink

If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.

1. Centrelink online account
2. What details you can view and update online

Update your employment and income details using your Centrelink online account

You can update your employment and income details using your online account.

1. What your commitments are
2. Getting a medical certificate

What happens when you give us a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers

We use your medical certificate to work out if you need an exemption from your requirements for a short time. This is so you can keep getting Youth Allowance for job seekers.

1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for Youth Allowance for job seekers

If you get Youth Allowance for job seekers and can’t work or study for a short time, you may need to give us a medical certificate.

1. Parenting Payment
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for Parenting Payment

If you get Parenting Payment there are some reasons you may need to give us a medical certificate.

1. JobSeeker Payment
2. What your commitments are

Getting a medical certificate for JobSeeker Payment

Tell us if you can’t work or study for a short time due to a sickness or injury. You’ll also need to give us a medical certificate.