Reviewable independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
We might consider you as independent under the reviewable criteria.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Higher rates of Youth Allowance when living away from home - students and Australian Apprentices
You may get a higher rate of Youth Allowance if you need to live away from your parents' home. This can be to study, or do your Australian Apprenticeship.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Why you might need to amend your tax return after you lodge
There are a few reasons why your payment summary details can change after the end of the financial year. This includes if we adjusted a payment after you got it.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink using your Digital ID
How to prove who you are to Centrelink using your Digital ID.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Permanent independence for Youth Allowance for students and Australian apprentices
If you’re 22 or older we’ll treat you as permanently independent. We may also do this in certain circumstances.