How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support
You can ask someone to act for you with Medicare, Centrelink, aged care or Child Support. You can authorise them to speak to us, update your details and get payments for you.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
How to claim Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
How you can claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Who can get Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for JobSeeker Payment
To be eligible for the JobSeeker Payment you must meet the residence rules.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.