For the 2025 financial year, Centrelink expects to provide their $1,835 Boost, adding to the government support already provided to Australians. The Boost will provide additional support to those struggling with financial burdens every day. Centrelink anticipates that their 2025 financial year will support additional Australians on the age pension, providing support to families and families, and to families and pensioners addressing their daily needs. The improved payments will come on 20 September 2025.
Start Date and Distribution
Entralink will provide their support payments on 20 September 2025. Payments will be provided automatically on the clients standard pairs distribution. There will be no need to ask for payments as eligibility will be for those who receive age pensions, Jobseeker, and other support payments. Customer requests will be completed using automated services.
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Start Date | September 20, 2025 |
| Payment Type | Automatic via bank |
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the added support increases with age, usually 18 with the age pension criteria for Australians. Age pensioners must be 67, have Australian residency eligibility and have lived in the country for at least 10 years. Other social support streams have similar eligibility criteria.
How the Boost Helps
These new rates are set with regard to inflation with particular focus to cost-of-living pressures. Every recipient category gets additional assistance to help with paying expenses, buying necessities, or helping with additional costs:
- Single pensioners and couples get a bump in their fortnightly payments
- Families see higher entitlements for children’s needs
- Job seekers and disability support recipients receive more consistent aid
For example, singles on Age Pension will receive $1,178.70 per fortnight, couples (combined) $1,777, and job seekers see an increase based on their household status.
Impact for Australian Households
Over 5 million Australians benefit from this assistance and see real improvements in their everyday lives. Because this support is regular and consistent, more families are able to pay rent, buy food, and medicine, and pay utility bills. This helps their lives financially as stress is eased to a significant degree. The payments are also automatic which minimizes paperwork.
Support improvements also apply to family payments, such as Family Tax Benefit, Parenting Payment, and student support. Income and asset thresholds are lifted, thereby expanding access to support programs.
FAQs
Q1: Do recipients need to apply for the boost?
No application is required—payments rise automatically for eligible Centrelink beneficiaries from September 20, 2025.
Q2: Who qualifies for the $1,835 Boost?
Age Pensioners, carers, job seekers, disability support recipients, student parents, and concession holders qualify if meeting age, residency, and means tests.
Q3: How frequently will payments be sent?
Payments are sent automatically on a fortnightly basis through direct deposits from Centrelink.
