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Jobseekers' payments and allowances

Newstart allowance

Newstart Allowance provides financial help if you are looking for work and supports you to take part in activities that may increase your chances of finding a job.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/newstart-allowance

Partner allowance

Centrelink home page of Partner Allowance that assists with support for those facing barriers to employment and their partner is receiving income support. After 20 September 2003, Partner Allowance cannot be claimed by new applicants, who must apply for Newstart Allowance instead. Page has links to further information.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/partner.htm

Youth allowance

Youth Allowance provides financial help for young people who are studying full time, undertaking a full-time Australian Apprenticeship or training, looking for work or sick.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/youth-allowance

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