The Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) is designed to help Australians with their spending ability with inflation and rising expenses concerning life. Payments of COLA are usually automatic payments that are added to the benefits. These benefits are aligned each time the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases. Adjustments in payments (Age Pension, JobSeeker, and other allowances) granted through Centrelink are made periodically in accordance with the prevailing state of the economy. These are made every six months. A major adjustment takes place in September 2025 to reduce the burden of poverty and low pay workers in the middle-income earnings group.
September 2025 Payment Increases and the $1,150 Figure
The 2025 September payment increase in collection, and the 1,150 dollar bill is due on the same date. Many Centrelink recipients are expected to gain from improved payments every two weeks during September 2025 due to indexation changes that account for inflation. The payment has risen to $1,178.70, an increase of 29.70. While there is no CCAP payment of $1,150 confirmed, it seems to significant positive changes and impacts of additional payments made in the past year to the cost of living adjustment.
One-off payments with financial aid
Centrelink starts payments alongside regular too one-off boost payments for supplementary instant relief cash payments. Earlier one-off payments have been between $400 to $500 to aid with payment of essential bills, for instance, utilities, rent, and groceries. These payments provide relief in very expensive times of inflation. Recipients in September 2025 may earn more than $1,150 for regular indexed rises to payments, with added supplementary relief streamlining assistance from discrete payments.
Who Pays for These Initiatives?
Recipients of COLA and one-off payments from Centrelink, and their qualifying conditions, include as pensioners, JobSeeker, carers and people on low incomes, work, pay rent, and hold various concessions. Most payments go automatically from Centrelink benefits, for people who have no funds to pay application fees and dollars, while payment systems are updated on MyGov. These payments go directly to people in dire need due to inflation and add float to their cost of living.
How to Review and Track Your Payments
Centrelink Benefit Notice recipients should check their MyGov account, and linked bank details, and monitor MyGov for details of payment updates. Payments under Centrelink are both periodic and fortnightly. Centrelink communicates well about payment timelines, payment dates, payment changes, eligibility for assistance, and overall payment changes. Understanding payment timelines for September 2025 help recipients budget better given the increased assistance for the period.
Summary Table: Centrelink September 2025 Updates
| Payment Type | Amount (Fortnightly) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Age Pension (Single) | $1,178.70 | Increase by $29.70 per fortnight |
| JobSeeker (Single) | $793.60 | Increase by $12.50 per fortnight |
| One-Off Payment Boost | Up to $500 | Lump sum payments for eligible recipients |
FAQs
1. Is the $1,150 COLA payment a one-off payment or it is also an ongoing payment?
The $1,150 figure in all likelihood represents the impact of ongoing fortnightly increases combined with possible one-off payments. The Government on the other hand provides indexed adjustments and separate cash boosts to counter increasing living costs, which helps.
2. Who is entitled to the payment increase for September 2025 from Centrelink?
Entitlement covers Pension recipients, JobSeeker recipients, recipients of Carer Payments, recipients of Centrelink payments with an earned income, and tenant low income earners.
3. How do I know whether I will get these payments?
You can view payments and bonuses credited to your bank account on the MyGov Centrelink app. It is best practice to monitor your notifications and ensure there are no inaccuracies in your personal details, as this could result in some delays.
