Student Services

Centrelink Benefits

Centrelink is the Australian Government Agency responsible for the payment of assistance benefits on behalf of a range of government departments. Their website contains useful information about entitlement and eligibility.

Financial assistance is given to students by way of income-tested schemes such as Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Austudy. These allowances are usually paid fortnightly during the period of eligibility.

These pages provide general information regarding the range of Centrelink payments that may be available to students.

For more information about Centrelink benefits available to students, visit the Centrelink web page specific to those studying and training.

Youth Allowance (YA)

Austudy (for over 25's)

Abstudy

Healthcare Card

Dealing with Centrelink

Centrelink Online Services

The Centrelink publication 'Studying or Training?' gives details of all assistance available to students. 

Centrelink also provides information and resources for customers with Accommodation and Renting Issues, such as Rent Assistance, Crisis Payments and Centrelink Social workers.

Visit their website for more information.

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