[davidlumley]

No. I looked into it at one stage between jobs but didn't qualify for it because I had savings. I've had numerous friends who have been on and off various forms over the past 10 years though.

I'm not implying it's not do-able, but it's definitely not the same as having a job that pays even 30k AUD a year.

How comfortable you're going to be also depends on where you live naturally, as renting a room in Brisbane is about ~$120 a week minimum. Melbourne is more expensive and Sydney same again.