Eligibility

You may be eligible for Youth Allowance if you are:

18*-24 years old and studying full-time.
16-24 years old and undertaking a full-time Australian Apprenticeship.
16–20 years old and looking for full-time work or undertaking a combination of approved activities, or have a temporary exemption from the participation and activity test requirements. If you do not have a Year 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification (Certificate level II or above) you will generally be expected to undertake study or training to meet the activity test.

*You may be eligible for Youth Allowance if you are 16-17 years old and studying full time (or 15 in certain circumstances) if you:

Other payments

If you are 21 and over and looking for work you may be eligible for Newstart Allowance.