Centrelink Payments Australia
October 2025 Payment Updates
Stay informed with the latest Centrelink payment dates, single parent payment updates, and guidance on
medical certificates, emergency cash loans, and benefits eligibility across Australia.
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Upcoming Centrelink Payment Dates – October 2025
| Payment Type | Next Payment Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Age Pension | 10 October 2025 | Fortnightly |
| JobSeeker Payment | 15 October 2025 | Fortnightly |
| Single Parent Payment | 18 October 2025 | Fortnightly |
| Family Tax Benefit | 21 October 2025 | Fortnightly |
| Disability Support Pension | 24 October 2025 | Fortnightly |
Increase in Centrelink Payments 2025 – Updated Rates & Overview
The increase in Centrelink payments 2025 brings higher rates for Age Pension, JobSeeker, Disability Support, and Parenting Payments across Australia. These updates, effective from September 2025, aim to help millions of Australians manage rising living costs and inflation.
Key Highlights:
- Age Pension (Single): Now $1,178.70 per fortnight – up by $29.70.
- JobSeeker (Single, Over 22): Increased to $793.60 per fortnight.
- Parenting Payment (Single): Rises to $1,039.70 per fortnight.
- Commonwealth Rent Assistance: Slight increase to support renters under pressure.
These changes are part of Australia’s regular **Centrelink payment indexation**, ensuring benefits keep pace with the cost of living. The increases apply automatically — you don’t need to reapply or update your claim. For full details, visit our Centrelink Payments Increase 2025 full article.
Recent Payment News
- October 2025: New rate increase for Single Parent Payment to help with cost of living pressures.
- Energy Relief Bonus: Available again for eligible Centrelink recipients from mid-October.
- Centrelink Medical Certificate Update: Online submissions now accepted for medical exemptions and extensions.
Centrelink Medical Certificate Information
A Centrelink Medical Certificate can be used to verify temporary incapacity or illness when you’re unable to work or study. You can submit it online via myGov or through your local Centrelink service centre.
- Must be completed by a registered medical professional.
- Helps determine eligibility for payments such as JobSeeker or Youth Allowance.
- Accepted in digital form for faster processing.
Emergency Cash Loans for Centrelink Customers
Facing an unexpected bill or financial emergency? Emergency cash loans for Centrelink customers can provide quick relief for those on benefits. These are offered by private lenders — not by Centrelink or Services Australia.
- Quick approval and same-day transfer options.
- Available to Centrelink recipients (subject to lender assessment).
- Always review loan terms, fees, and interest rates before applying.
Centrelink Payment Calculator
Use our simple tool to estimate your potential Centrelink or Single Parent Payment. *For guidance only — not official Services Australia data.*
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