Youth Allowance is a Centrelink payment for eligible students, Australian Apprentices and young people looking for work. Eligibility can depend on your age, study or training situation, income and assets, residency, and whether Services Australia considers you dependent or independent. If you are dependent, your parents’ or guardians’ income may also affect the assessment. Check the current rules and apply through servicesaustralia.gov.au, as Services Australia decides eligibility and payment rates based on your circumstances.