
Your child’s payment could stop unless you take action
If your child gets Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY from us, we may need your income details.

Don’t let your Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY stop
It’s the time of year when we need your parents’ income details. Make sure they provide them so we don’t stop your payment.

Watch out for active myGov and Services Australia scams
Scammers are pretending to be from myGov, Medicare, Centrelink or Child Support.

Be on the look out for a new Medicare card scam
Scammers are pretending to be from Medicare. They’ll ask you to open a link to update your Medicare card details.

Rate increase for students and Australian apprentices on Youth Allowance and Austudy
In September 2023, the base rate of these payments will increase for students and Australian Apprentices.

Rate increase for students and apprentices getting ABSTUDY Living Allowance
The base rate of ABSTUDY Living Allowance will increase in September 2023.

Changes to your student payments when you turn 22
You are independent for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance from the day you turn 22.