Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
When to claim - Youth Allowance for students and Australian Apprentices
You can claim Youth Allowance for students or Australian Apprentices up to 13 weeks before you start your course or apprenticeship.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.
How to report and manage your Youth Allowance for students and apprentices payment
There are things you need to do while you’re getting Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
ABSTUDY for full time higher education study
There’s ABSTUDY support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students doing an approved higher education course full time.
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.