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title: "Youth Allowance for job seekers, Australia-wide · unclaimd"
description: "A Centrelink payment for people aged 16 to 21 who are looking for work, or too sick to work for a while. Up to $677.20 a fortnight (single, no children, living away from home). Check the conditions…"
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/national-youth-allowance-jobseeker/"
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# Youth Allowance for job seekers

A Centrelink payment for people aged 16 to 21 who are looking for work, or too sick to work for a while.

- Support available: Up to $677.20 a fortnight (single, no children, living away from home)
- Type of support: Regular payment

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/youth-allowance-for-job-seekers)

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## What you need to check

You must be 16 to 21 and looking for full-time work, or unable to work or study for a while because you are sick or hurt. You must do mutual obligation tasks, like job searching, unless you are exempt. Income and asset tests apply, and your parents’ income may count. Waiting periods may apply before your first payment. Single people with children can get up to $854.20 a fortnight.

This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.

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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

Read the full rules and apply through the official government website.

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/youth-allowance-for-job-seekers)

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