Centrelink for 16yo/s?

JMR0102
Community Member

Hey guys! Hopefully I've posted this in the right spot.

So, in around 2 weeks I'll finally be turning 16 and I'm going to be needing more than my $10 a week that I get for a bit of pocket money. Unfortunately I can't get a job because I'm being homeschooled and on weekends I go to a family farm to learn more hands-on work and so I can learn to drive so obviously I won't have much time left in my busy schedule. Could I get money from Centrelink?

I must admit it's not exactly what I want to do but I'd rather have more of an education than a job at the moment and I need the money. My mum has said that there's something called youth allowance that I should be able to get but can't for reasons that I've forgotten. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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MarkJT
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

JMR0102, I reckon you would be best off going into a Centrelink office and speaking to someone. They will be able to give you the full run down on what you can and cannot claim.

Mark.