Personal income test for Youth Allowance for job seekers
We use income tests to see if you’re eligible for a payment and work out how much you’ll get.
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
When you’ll get your first JobSeeker Payment
There may be one or more waiting periods that apply before you get your first JobSeeker Payment.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Working while you get Disability Support Pension (DSP)
You may be able to work and still get Disability Support Pension (DSP).