One-Off Centrelink Payment in 2025: What You Need to Know and How to Claim It

One-Off Centrelink Payment in 2025

In 2025, several one-off Centrelink payments — including a $1,900 pensioner boost and $700 cost-of-living bonus — are being distributed to eligible Australians. These automatic payments aim to ease financial stress amid rising living costs. Learn who qualifies, how to check your eligibility, and avoid scams by following this step-by-step guide.

Pensioners Skipping Meals? Calls Grow for $2B Centrelink Rent Assistance Increase

Pensioners Skipping Meals

Thousands of Australian pensioners are struggling to afford rent, with two-thirds of retired renters living below the poverty line. Advocacy groups are calling for a $2 billion increase in Centrelink Rent Assistance (CRA) to help retirees keep up with rising housing costs. Learn who is eligible, how to apply, and what changes experts recommend to fix the crisis.