Jobseekers Payments & Services
Are you Looking for Work?
Centrelink information about payments and services for individuals who are seeking employment. This includes services for Indigenous Australians, migrants and refugees.
Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme
The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides training assistance to people who are disadvantaged in the labour market and need preliminary training to successfully participate in an Australian Apprenticeship.
Community Work
Community Work is voluntary work undertaken by job seekers who register with and are monitored by Community Work Coordinators (CWC). Job seekers are able to do Community Work to fulfil their Mutual Obligation or to obtain a Training Credit.
Disadvantaged Job Seekers
Information for job seekers with specialist needs, including people with disabilities, disadvantaged young people, and other people facing significant barriers to employment.
Financial and Other Assistance
Sources of financial and other Government assistance for job seekers while they are looking for work.
Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee Assistance (JETCCFA)
Centrelink page provides information about the Jobs, Education and Training (JET) programme for parents seeking assistance to overcome barriers to employment and access to other services. This service is chiefly for low income families and recipients of Parenting Payment.
Mutual Obligation Requirements
Centrelink page provides information about Mutual Obligation responsibilities for some customers receiving Newstart or Youth Allowance. Page contains links to further information.
Work for the Dole (WFD)
Work for the Dole (WFD) provides valuable work experience placements for job seekers in activities which provide facilities and services to local communities.
