How much Youth Allowance for job seekers you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for job seekers you get. These are the maximum rates.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
What to do at tax time
Find out what you need to do after each financial year at tax time if you get a payment from us.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.