Welfare payments in Australia will go up on October 1, 2025. This change will support people who are having trouble with high living costs. The government makes these updates regularly to keep up with rising prices and wages. People who get the Age Pension Disability Support Pension and JobSeeker Payment will see their benefits increase. Over a million Australians who depend on welfare will benefit from these changes. The timing works well since many people are losing jobs and struggling to pay their bills. People who get JobSeeker along with other benefits will also get more money. This extra help is important right now because many Australians need support to cover their basic needs.
Centrelink Age Pension Changes from October 2025
The Age Pension will see major payment updates starting October 1 2025. Single pensioners will get $1,178.70 every two weeks which is $29.70 more than before. Couples will receive an extra $44.80 in their payments. These new amounts will help older people manage their money better. The changes will work for both single & married seniors. People on the Disability Support Pension will also get more money. Single DSP recipients will receive $1,051.30 every two weeks. This helps both disabled people and their family members who care for them. JobSeeker payments are going up too. Single people without kids will get $793.60 every two weeks. These changes are happening because living costs have gone up. The government wants to make sure people can pay for basic needs.
Centrelink Payment Rate Increases Starting 1 October 2025
| Payment Type | New Fortnightly Rate (Single) | Increase (Per Fortnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Pension (Single) | $1,178.70 | $29.70 |
| Disability Support Pension | $1,051.30 | Not specified |
| JobSeeker Payment | $793.60 | Not specified |
| One-off Cost of Living | $400 (one-time) | N/A |
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One-Time Cost of Living Payment for Eligible Australians
The government plans to give out a special $400 payment to help people in October 2025. This money will support those who are struggling with money including workers with low pay pensioners and families who get pension benefits. Many families need this extra cash to help pay for basic needs like rent food and daily items which keep getting more expensive. The payment comes at a good time since prices for everyday things continue to rise and many people find it hard to keep up with their bills.
