Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
How much Youth Allowance for students and apprentices you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices you can get. These are the maximum rates.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How to claim Youth Allowance for students and apprentices
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.