Sickness Allowance
You can no longer claim Sickness Allowance. But you may be able to claim another income support payment.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.
Young people living with or without their parents rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re a young person paying rent to your parents and living with or without them.
Starting your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers
You can start your claim for Youth Allowance for job seekers payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.
Medicare Compensation Recovery Third party authority form (MO021)
Use this form to give us permission to release your compensation information and to give permission to a third party to sign relevant documentation on your behalf.
Independent through work for Youth Allowance as a job seeker
You may be an independent job seeker if you’ve supported yourself through full time paid work.
Seasonal, Contract and Intermittent Work Details form (SU496)
Use this form to tell us about any seasonal, contract or intermittent work you or your partner has done in the 6 months prior to claiming an income support payment.
What your commitments are to get Youth Allowance for job seekers
There are things you must do to keep getting Youth Allowance as a job seeker.
How to upload a medical certificate
Instructions on how to upload and submit a medical certificate using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Waiting periods for Parenting Payment
You may have to wait before your Parenting Payment starts.