Don’t Miss Out: $395 Centrelink Youth Payment Ends in 2025 – Apply Now

$395 Centrelink Youth Payment in 2025 – What You Need to Know If you’re a young Australian between 16 and 24 and studying, doing an apprenticeship or looking for work, you might be eligible for financial help through Centrelink’s Youth Allowance program. While the amount may vary, many recipients get around $395 per week — especially if you’re living away from home or have additional needs.

This guide will run you through everything you need to know about the Centrelink Youth Allowance in 2025 , including who qualifies, how much you can get and how to apply without any waiting.

Let’s get into it.

Feature	Details
Maximum Fortnightly Payment	Up to $845.80 (as of January 1, 2025)
Eligibility Age	16 to 24 for students/apprentices; 16 to 21 for job seekers
Parental Income Threshold	$65,189 per annum
Claim Window	Up to 13 weeks before starting study/apprenticeship
Application Platform	myGov
Payment Frequency	Fortnightly
Taxable Income	Yes
Official Resource	Services Australia Youth Allowance

What Is the Centrelink Youth Allowance?

The Youth Allowance is a government funded payment to help young Australians cover basic living costs while they study, train or look for full-time work.

It’s not just for students — it’s also for:

• Full-time apprentices
• Young job seekers
• Those living away from home for study reasons

And yes — depending on your situation you could get around $395 per week or more when payments are calculated fortnightly.

How Much Will You Get in 2025?

There’s no flat “$395” weekly rate. Here’s what most recipients can expect per fortnight in 2025:

Situation	Fortnightly Amount
Single, under 18, at home	$410.30
Single, under 18, away from home	$663.30
Single, 18+, at home	$472.50
Single, 18+, away from home	$663.30
Couple with children	$718.10

So if you’re living away from home and getting the full rate of $663.30 every 2 weeks , that’s $331 per week but with rent assistance you could get closer to $395 per week in total.

Am I Eligible for Youth Allowance?

To get Youth Allowance in 2025 you must meet these criteria:

Age Requirements

• Students/Apprentices : 16–24 years old
• Job Seekers : 16–21 years old

Living Arrangements

• Must be independent or required to live away from home due to course requirements, distance or family circumstances

Study or Job Search Status

• Enrolled in an approved course or apprenticeship
• Actively seeking full-time employment

Residency

• Must be an Australian resident and physically present in Australia

Income & Assets

• Your own income and assets matter — and if you’re dependent, your parents’ income is assessed too.
• The parental income threshold is currently $65,189 per year . Above that your payment reduces slightly.

How to Apply for Centrelink Youth Allowance

It’s easy to apply — and best to do it before you start your course or training. Here’s how:

Step 1: Create a myGov Account

First set up a free myGov account and link it to Centrelink . This gives you access to all your services online.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

You’ll need to prove:

• Your identity (passport, driver’s license)
• Your enrolment in a course or apprenticeship
• Your income and asset details
• If applicable, your parents’ income

Step 3: Start Your Claim

Log into your myGov account and go to Centrelink > Make a claim .

Choose either:

• Students, Trainees, and Apprentices
• Job Seekers

Then follow the prompts to complete your application.

Step 4: Wait for Approval

Once submitted Centrelink will review your claim and send updates to your myGov inbox .Payments are usually made within a few days of approval or from the start of your course if you applied early.

Extra Help You May Be Entitled To

Beyond Youth Allowance you may also be eligible for:

Rent Assistance

If you’re paying rent and getting Youth Allowance you may get extra help with housing costs .

Fares Allowance

If you travel long distances for study or training you may be able to claim back some of your transport costs.

Relocation Scholarship

Moving away from home for study? There’s extra funding to help with the transition.

Income Bank

Earn more in some fortnights without losing all your Youth Allowance — thanks to this feature.

When Will I Get Paid?

Youth Allowance is paid fortnightly and the timing depends on when you submit your claim.

If you apply up to 13 weeks before starting your course your payments can start from day one of your studies.

If you apply later payments start from the date of submission so get in early.

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