Some, not all, young people in foster or kinship care qualify for the Youth Allowance. Young people may get Youth Allowance if:
· 16 to 24 years of age and studying full-time in an approved course at an approved institution, or
· 16 to 24 years of age and a full-time Australian Apprentice, or
· 16 to 20 years of age, have not completed Year 12 or an equivalent Certificate Level II qualification and are undertaking:
§ full-time study, or
§ part time study and other approved activities for at least 25 hours per week, or
§ have a temporary exemption from the Activity Test (for example due to illness), or
· 16 to 20 years of age, have completed Year 12 or an equivalent Certificate Level II qualification and are:
§ actively looking for suitable work, or
§ undertaking a combination of approved activities such as part-time work and training; or
§ have a temporary exemption from the Activity Test (for example due to illness)
· Some 15 years olds can also qualify for Youth Allowance
Further information
· visit www.centrelink.gov.au
· call Centrelink on 13 2490 or
· visit a Centrelink Customer Service Centre.