Claiming while you are looking for work

If you are looking for work there are a number of payments you could be eligible to claim. Below you will find information that may assist you in claiming a payment from Centrelink:

• Youth Allowance - for full-time students aged 16 to 24 OR unemployed people aged under 21.
• Newstart Allowance - for people aged over 21 who are unemployed or are temporarily unable to work due to illness, injury or disability.