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Changes to Youth Allowance and Commonwealth Scholarships to be approved by the Senate this week – details to follow. Students are advised to hang in there or contact QUT’s Financial Helpline Phone 3138 3488 or free call 1800 209 587. Watch this space for updates: www.equity.qut.edu.au/scholarships/news.jsp

For more information about the changes to Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy go to:

www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/YouthAllowance/Pages/default.aspx

What is Youth Allowance?

Youth Allowance is a social security payment which provides basic income support for full-time students aged 16-24 years.

What is Austudy?

Austudy is a social security payment for full-time students aged 25 or older.

What is Abstudy?

Abstudy is a payment for students who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, or who identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and

You can contact Centrelink to find out more about Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy by:

Speaking with a Centrelink officer at your local Centrelink office (hint: ask to see the officer responsible for study related issues).
Contacting Centrelink on 132490
Going to the Centrelink website