The one-off support payment of $400 was confirmed by the Australian Government for 2025 to assist eligible Centrelink beneficiaries with the increased cost of living. This targeted assistance comes under the continuing cost-of-living relief measures announced to support financially pressured low- and middle-income Australians. This money will be directly deposited into the accounts of those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligible Receivers of the $400 Payment
Selective groups of currently entitled recipients of qualifying government benefits are to be issued the $400 payment. JobSeeker Payment, Age Pension, Parenting Payment, Disability Support Pension, and Youth Allowance recipients are eligible while Family Tax Benefit Part A or Part B recipients might be depending on levels of income and household situations. Eligibility will be established based upon existing Centrelink records, thereby eliminating the need to submit any separate application.
Deposit Date Confirmed and Payment Method
The official deposit date for the $400 payment will be in the second week of August 2025. The beneficiaries will see the payment deposited in their bank accounts between August 12 and August 16. The payment will be made by means of the mode already usual for Centrelink payments, either as direct deposits or via sanctioned digital payment mechanisms. Eligible recipients will be notified via MyGov or SMS before the deposit.
To Do to Get Paid
Any unknown changes or errors in banking and identification data stored with Centrelink could impair timely receipt of the payment. Recipients should thus make sure to check and confirm everything pertinent on their MyGov accounts. Obligation assignment completions or reporting obligations must also be timely reported, especially for JobSeeker and Youth Allowance recipients. Those who find that they qualify and yet payment remains undeposited should contact Centrelink for resolution.
Last Word to Beneficiaries
The $400 is a one-time set of relief initiative and will not affect regular fortnightly payments or other entitlements. It is treated to alleviate the pressure of fundamental expenses and to provide some short-term financial relief. Stay informed and keep your records updated to ensure that you don’t miss out on any support you are eligible to get.