Independent for Youth Allowance through full time work
You may be independent for Youth Allowance if you worked full time. You must have worked an average of 30 hours a week for at least 18 months within any 2 year period.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Retirement village or lifestyle village rent type for rent assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you’re in retirement living.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Cancel Nominee Arrangement form (SS532)
Use this form to tell us that you, as an authorised person or organisation, want to cancel a nominee arrangement.
Parents(s)/Guardian(s) additional details for Youth Allowance, Special Benefit or ABSTUDY customers form (A2115)
Use this form to provide parental income if you’re the parent or guardian of someone claiming Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
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.
Distance and online education
If you study by distance education, you need to do an approved course with an approved education provider.