There is no special Centrelink Pension Boost that is going to take effect on October 1, 2025. While there is a pension increase for millions of Australians, it is the result of regular biannual indexation. For this reason, it is important to clarify misinformation that exists online.
What to Note: No Extra Pension Information received from the federal government 2025 confirmed that the Age Pension and other eligible support payments increased from September 20, not October 1. There is no special announcement for the September rate inflation increase that Centrelink had stated. There is no need to claim, apply, or fill out any new forms for the updated rates.
Misinformation: No New October 1 Bonus
There have been numerous claims on social media and the internet regarding a one-off Centrelink Pension Boost or bonus being available on October 1, 2025. There are no verified government sources that indicate this, and Services Australia and other government agencies have cautioned that these claims are simple misinformation and possibly scams. There are no new bonuses of $950 or $1,300 that have been approved for this date, and there are no frantic actions that need to be taken. There is no need to rush to claim new funds or to update your personal documents.
Changes to Social Security Payments
The permanent indexation increases to social security payments which took place on September 20, 2025 still stand. Single Age Pensioners receive $1,178.70 per fortnight, an increase of $29.70. Couples as a pair receive $1,777.00 per fortnight, an increase of $44.80. The increase to the Disability Support Pension and the Carer Payment recipients is the same. These will automatically be provided and are intended to help with inflation.
How Scams and Rumors Spread
New pension boost rumors stem from old government stimulus checks and one-off payments. Unregulated websites that latch on to pension scam rumors to harvest personal information and scam pensioners. Services Australia warns pensioners that only official government websites and communications ending with a “.gov.au” can be trusted and that extremes of “new payments” or “extra” action websites or communications must be regarded cautiously.
What To Do
Pensioners do not fill out documents or respond to communications regarding an “October 1 Boost” because all legitimate adjustments happen automatically. Any correspondence regarding needed action and adjustments not included on the Services Australia website can be disregarded.
FAQs
Q1: Is there a new Centrelink pension bonus for October 2025?
No, there is only regular annual indexation.
Q2: Do I need to apply or claim the new rate?
No. All eligible pensioners receive the increase automatically with no application needed.
Q3: Where can I check official payment details?
Always check the official Services Australia website or your myGov account for the latest information.
