sorry hun, but i have to say that you can still get FTB for a 16 yr old, and, unless you;'re a really low income family, you'll be better off. only thing is, you get max 48.30 per fn - you may be getting more now.

call youthy and students - 132490 - and they'll tell you what youth allowance you'd get. i believe once family income is over about 50k you're better off on ftb