How part time study affects your student payment
If you want to claim Youth Allowance or Austudy as a tertiary student, you usually need to study full time.
Deeming rates have increased
Deeming rates have increased to 1.75% and 3.75%.
Pension Supplement changes for people outside Australia
Pension Supplement rules have changed for people who live or travel outside Australia.
The Express Plus Child Support mobile app is retiring on 9 October 2026
Don’t forget to switch to the myGov app before that date to keep accessing your Child Support services through an app.
Don’t let your child’s ABSTUDY payment stop
If your child gets ABSTUDY, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.
Don’t let your child’s Youth Allowance payment stop
If your dependent child gets Youth Allowance, we may have sent them a letter asking for your income details.
It’s time to review your Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY
To make sure we are paying you the right amount, we might send you a letter if you need to review your parents' income details.
Check your bank details are up to date
We make payments electronically to your back account. Check we have the right details, so your payment goes to the right place.
Some payment rates are increasing on 20 September 2026
The payment rates for Age Pension, Carer Payment, and Disability Support Pension are increasing.
The type of accommodation you live in may make you eligible for Rent Assistance
You don’t need to be renting from a landlord or real estate agent to get Rent Assistance. You may be eligible with different types of accommodation.