Can a 17 year old live alone in Australia?
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Can a 17 year old live alone in Australia?
There is no legal age for when you can leave home. However if you are under 18 years of age and there is a: Court Order which says who you must live with or. if you are on a Child Protection Order.
Can my 17 year old get Centrelink?
Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or 21 or younger and looking for work. 16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent.
What money can I claim at 17?
If you are 16 or 17, you will only be able to get Jobseeker’s Allowance in exceptional circumstances. For example, you are no longer on friendly terms with your family and you are living in poverty. If you think you may have exceptional circumstances, call your local JobCentre Plus office.
Does parents income affect youth allowance?
Young people under the age of 22 can access the full rate of Youth Allowance if they are independent from their parents. However, if they’re still dependent, then a parental income test applies. The threshold for that is $54,677. You lose 20 cents for every dollar above that threshold that your parents earn.
Why did my youth allowance get rejected?
Your parents’ or guardians’ income is too high There is also a parental income test for some ABSTUDY payments. If you’re 22 or older or independent for other reasons, we won’t need your parents’ income when claiming Youth Allowance. We don’t assess your parents’ or guardians’ income if you claim Austudy.
How much can your parents earn to get student allowance?
If your joint earnings are more than $a year before tax, the rate your child can get for Student Allowance goes down. They can’t get a Student Allowance if your joint earnings while they study are more than: $if they live with you. $if they don’t live with you.
Can a 17 year old claim Universal Credit?
You can apply for Universal Credit if you are on a low income or unemployed. You will usually only be able to claim Universal Credit if you are aged 18 or over, but some people aged 16 or 17 can get it, depending on their circumstances.
How many hours am I expected to work on universal credit?
You will be expected to work a maximum of 25 hours a week, or spend 25 hours a week looking for work. This might include some training and work-focused interviews. You will be expected to work a maximum of 35 hours a week, or spend 35 hours a week looking for work.
Can I work part time on universal credit?
You can work as many hours as you like when you’re on Universal Credit. There are no limits as there are with existing benefits such as Income Support or Working Tax Credits. If you’re in paid work you might be entitled to a work allowance.
How many hours are you allowed to work on job seekers?
You can work part-time for up to three days a week and claim a reduced Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance payment. You may qualify for the Part-Time Job Incentive Scheme if you were getting Jobseeker’s Allowance and find part-time work for less than 24 hours per week.
Can I work 15 hours a week and claim JSA?
Check if you can get ‘new style’ JSA. You might be able to get ‘new style’ Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) while you look for a full-time job. You can get it while you’re out of work, or if you’re working less than 16 hours a week. You can’t make a new claim for contribution-based JSA.
