If you’re a full-time apprentice or trainee and an Australian resident, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance , Austudy or ABSTUDY
If you’re under 22 years of age and have been assessed as having a partial capacity to work, you may be eligible for a Youth Disability Supplement.
If you get sick or have a short-term illness that affects your ability to work or study, Centrelink may be able to help.
Centrelink may also be able to provide you with rent assistance or a low income health care card.
Contact Centrelink to find out more.