Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
When to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
When you can submit your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Independent for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
If you get Youth Allowance as a job seeker, there are several reasons we may consider you independent.
Getting other help when recently unemployed
We have other support services you can use while we process your claim. These can also help if you’re not eligible for a payment.
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.