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Rate of payment for 16 and 17 year olds

To receive Jobseeker Support Student Hardship, young people aged 16 and 17 years old must:

  • be married, in a civil union or in a de facto relationship or
  • single and have exceptional circumstances and
  • have been receiving Independent Circumstances Allowance or Student Allowance during the semester

Single, no dependent children, living at home

These clients do not meet the qualifications for Jobseeker Support Student Hardship.

Single, no dependent children, living away from home

These clients are paid the 18 to 19 away from home rate of Jobseeker Support.

Single, dependent children, living away from home

These clients are paid the sole parent rate of Jobseeker Support Student Hardship.

Married, in a civil union or de facto relationship

These clients are paid the married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without dependent children) rate of Jobseeker Support Student Hardship.

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