The Australian government may provide financial assistance if you are
unemployed and looking for work or require financial assistance while
participating in activities designed to increase your chances of finding
work.
Newstart
is available to people over the age of 21 years and under
pension age. The
Newstart
allowance is subject to conditions such as an
income and assets test and a willingness to enter into a preparing for
work agreement.
To find out more about the
Newstart
allowance contact
Centrelink
on 13 1021 or log onto their website.