<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Millions of Australians will get a cash boost this week as Centrelink payments increase under indexation changes, offering relief in the cost-of-living crisis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>These changes are made every year in March and September and are designed to ensure that payments keep up with inflation.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's everything you need to know about the Centrelink payment changes.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/food-and-water-shortages-predicted-for-australia-in-national-climate-risk-assessment-report/c0c4dfdf-36f8-406e-98ea-2935e5173980" target="_blank"><strong><span>Aussie staples under threat of being wiped out in just decades</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Which Centrelink payments are getting the increase?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A number of payments will increase this week, including the age pension, carer payment, and disability support pension.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Federal rent assistance, youth allowance and JobSeeker payments will also jump to keep up with inflation.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/centrelink-payments-changes-2025-new-rates-september-20-everything-to-know-explained/7ad1411a-7f1e-4e0d-b1dd-c1dd45803dd6" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The income limits for some payments will also increase, meaning more Aussies may be eligible to receive them.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>When do the new Centrelink payment rates start?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The changes will come into effect on Friday, September 20.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Recipients will see the first increased payment in their bank account from that date onwards.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/jesse-thompson-father-and-son-face-fate-over-car-chase-murder/701a0685-5bcc-4014-a97b-e5619a83f6dc" target="_blank"><strong><span>Father and son face fate over car chase murder</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/06/09/12/35/jobs-fastest-salary-growth-seek-data"><img alt="" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/FYlZWPbABFjUg5iL4vYmneogVls=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F94d6907f-876d-4f9b-ab86-3436aeab2e6d" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/FYlZWPbABFjUg5iL4vYmneogVls=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F94d6907f-876d-4f9b-ab86-3436aeab2e6d 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/pvu4iARVJjpcErSENe-sx3dtXTU=/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F94d6907f-876d-4f9b-ab86-3436aeab2e6d 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">Want a pay rise? These jobs experienced the fastest salary growth this year </div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2025/06/09/12/35/jobs-fastest-salary-growth-seek-data">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>How much are payments increasing in September 2025?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The dollar amount each payment will increase by varies.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The age pension will jump by $29.70 for singles, increasing the total fortnightly payment from $1149.00 to $1178.70 $29.70.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>For couples it will increase by $22.40 each, resulting in a total fornightly payment of $888.50 per person.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Single parents will receive a $16.20 boost and partnered parents will get an extra $11.40.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That will bring total fortnightly payments to $1039.70 and $734.40 respectively.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Rental assistance will go up by just $3.40 for singles and $3.20 for couples, with fortnightly payments to sit at $215.40 and $203.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Rental assistance for families will increase by up to $4.48.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>JobSeeker payments will jump by $12.50 for singles over 22 with no children, bringing the fortnightly total up from $781.10 to $793.60.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Couples will receive an extra $11.40 each.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Youth allowance will increase by $16.20, jumping from $1011.50 per fortnight to $1027.70.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/kelly-wilkinson-inquest-family-seeks-answers-after-mother-stabbed-burnt-gold-coast-queensland-news/b40e7c20-f1df-42ad-9caf-d90a73a2cfcc" target="_blank"><strong><span>Family seeks answers after Gold Coast mum Kelly Wilkinson stabbed, burnt to death</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Do you need to do anything to get the new rate?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>No. These rate changes will automatically be applied to any payments made after Friday, September 20.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Why are Centrelink payments indexed twice a year?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Centrelink payments are indexed twice a year to ensure payments keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>These changes are based on a number of factors, including the consumer price index, weekly wage changes, and the pensioner and beneficiary living cost index.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The next change will be in March 2026.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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