What is the abstudy number?
1800 132 317
1800 132 317 for information on ABSTUDY; 13 12 02 for information in languages other than English; 1800 810 586 for payment enquiries via Text Telephone for the hearing impaired (TTY); or. 1800 638 109 for ABSTUDY TTY payment enquiries.
How much is abstudy a fortnight?
Publications
| Youth Allowance & Austudy (Basic) ABSTUDY (under 22yrs) | ABSTUDY (22 yrs or older) for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per fortnight | $445.80 | $545.80 |
| Rate per day | $31.84 | $38.99 |
How old can you get abstudy?
16 or older
If you’re aged 16 or older, you may get: ABSTUDY Living Allowance, help with living costs while studying or training. Additional Assistance, help if you get Living Allowance and have severe financial difficulties.
How do I claim abstudy for my child?
If they can’t claim over the phone or online, there’s a paper claim form. Parents with children younger than 16 should apply on their behalf. Students and apprentices, who are 16 and over, or independent, can apply themselves. 1800 132 317.
How much is jobseeker now?
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks….Coronavirus Supplement.
| Your situation | Your maximum fortnightly payment from 20 September 2021 |
|---|---|
| Single, no children | $629.50 |
| Single, with a dependent child or children | $676.80 |
| Single, 60 or older, after 9 continuous months on payment | $676.80 |
| Partnered | $573.30 |
What is the average Centrelink payment?
Payment rates
| Your circumstances | Your maximum fortnightly payment |
|---|---|
| Single, no children, 18 or older and live at your parent’s home | $354.60 |
| Single, no children, 18 or older and need to live away from your parent’s home | $512.50 |
| Single, with children | $656.00 |
| A couple, with no children | $512.50 |
What is a Centrelink Customer Access Number?
Your Customer Access Number (CAN) is the number you were given when you first registered to use online services with Centrelink and the Family Assistance Office.
When to put your claim in for ABSTUDY?
Services Australia is asking all families and students thinking about ABSTUDY to put their claim in before the end of the year. ABSTUDY helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with the costs of studying or doing an Australian Apprenticeship.
What do you need to know about ABSTUDY in Australia?
ABSTUDY A group of payments for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students or apprentices. To get 1 or more ABSTUDY payments you must be: an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian
Can a student claim ABSTUDY over the phone?
This is especially important if a student needs to move away from home to study. Students doing secondary studies can claim ABSTUDY over the phone. Students starting uni, TAFE or an apprenticeship can claim ABSTUDY online. If they can’t claim over the phone or online, there’s a paper claim form.
How to claim ABSTUDY allowance as a student?
If you’re a tertiary student or Australian Apprentice you can claim the allowance: printing and completing the claim for ABSTUDY form. Sign in to myGov and go to Centrelink. Select Payments and Claims from the menu, then Claims, then Make a claim. Under Students, Trainees and Apprentices, select Get started.