Living & work · Work and Income
Youth Payment
PaymentOverview
Support for 16–17-year-olds unable to live with parents or guardians and lacking support.
Eligibility points to check
Check dependent-child rules, parental support gap, residency, education or training, Youth Service obligations and relationship status.
How to proceed
Apply through the official MyMSD link, or contact Work and Income if you cannot apply online.
Official information and application
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