How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
Income Bank
Helps you keep more of your Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY payment if you’re a student or an Australian Apprentice receiving an income.
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 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.
How your variable income may impact your Centrelink payment
If your work hours or income change, we can support you. You may be self-employed, working casual hours, doing contract or seasonal work, or sick or injured.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Qld Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Mar 2025 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by Queensland Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.