Who can apply for Youth Allowance?
People who:
• Are studying full time (that includes having a part-time job) whose parents do not exceed the means testing levels.
• Are in full-time job search whose parents do not exceed the means testing levels.
• Are either studying or engaged in full-time job search, but who are considered independent of their parents. Who is independent? Anyone who:
• Has earned what is equivalent to 75 per cent of the Commonwealth Training Award Rate in an 18-month period since leaving school (around $14 500).
• Has worked at least 30 hours per week during the preceding two years since leaving secondary school (12 months if you are considered disadvantaged).
• Has worked part time at least 15 hours per week for two years since leaving secondary school.
• Has proven that it is unreasonable to live at home because of family problems (a legal release form to be signed by the parent).
• Is in state care.
• Has had a child.
• Has parents who cannot exercise their responsibilities.
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