Centrelink Cost of Living Support June 2025 continues to help ease pressure on everyday Australians, thanks to recent increases in key Centrelink payments.
In this guide, we’ll break down what support is available, who qualifies, and how you can make sure you’re getting what you’re entitled to.
What is the Cost of Living Support for June 2025?
Although the one-off Centrelink Cost of Living support ended in June 2023, support for Australians hasn’t stopped.
The government now provides relief through indexation, which means automatic increases to eligible Centrelink payments.
These indexed increases help payments keep up with inflation and the rising cost of living.
Centrelink payments are now updated twice a year in March and September to reflect current economic conditions.
These boosts help payments stay in line with inflation, the Consumer Price Index, and wage growth.
Eligible Payments & June 2025 Increases
Your fortnightly payment may have increased starting 20 March 2025. Here’s a summary of key boosts now in effect:
Age Pension:
- Singles: +$4.60 → $1,149.00
- Couples (each): +$3.50 → $866.10
JobSeeker Payment:
- Single, no children: +$3.10 → $789.90
Parenting Payment (Single): +$4.00 → $1,030.30
Commonwealth Rent Assistance: Small increases, e.g., singles now $212 fortnightly
Plus, Carer Pay recipients can work more hours without impacting payments, and JobSeeker rules are more flexible.
How to Check Eligibility & Claim
- Confirm your payment type: Make sure you receive one of the qualifying payments through Centrelink.
- Update personal details: Keep your bank and contact info current via your myGov Centrelink online account.
- Stay informed: Monitor the Services Australia “News for Centrelink” page for official announcements and scam alerts.
Important Visitor Alerts & Reminders
- Beware of scams: Only trust official servicesaustralia.gov.au or my.gov.au domains. Any other URL claiming extra payments is likely clickbait.
- Indexation is ongoing: Along with lump sums, your normal Centrelink payments continue to increase automatically twice a year.
Summary & Action Steps – Centrelink Cost of Living Support June 2025
If you receive Age Pension, JobSeeker, Disability Support, Carer Payment, Parenting Payment, Youth Allowance, or similar, you may already be receiving the updated amount.
Keep an eye on myGov notifications and Services Australia news to confirm amounts and payout dates.
Fortnightly Centrelink payments increased in March 2025 through regular indexation, these boosts remain active and will continue until the next adjustment in September 2025.
