The much-discussed $850 Centrelink payment for October 2025 is not an official government bonus. Services Australia has not announced any such one-off payment. Beneficiaries continue to receive regular payments, including the recently confirmed $750 cost-of-living bonus paid in October 2025.
Centrelink Payments – October 2025
- Eligibility: Must receive one of the following Centrelink benefits: Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, JobSeeker, Parenting Payment, or Youth Allowance.
- Income and assets tests: All major payments are subject to these tests, which determine the benefit amount.
- Cost-of-living payments: Verified bonuses (e.g., $750 October payment) are credited automatically—no claim required.
- Unofficial $850 payment: Rumored or circulating on social media; not confirmed by the government and not planned for October or November 2025.
Required Documents for Claims or Revisions
- Identity evidence: Driving license, passport, Medicare card
- Income records: Pay slips or income statements (JobSeeker, Youth Allowance)
- Asset records: Bank statements, property documents
- Residency status: Visa or citizenship documents
- Supporting documents: Medical certificates or letters (Disability Support or Carer Payment)
- Pension bonus proof: Completed work test evidence
Documents can be uploaded via your myGov account or submitted at a local Centrelink office.
Payment Timeline
- Regular Centrelink payments are made fortnightly. November 2025 dates: Thursday, 13 November and Thursday, 27 November.
- Verified bonuses such as the $750 cost-of-living payment are applied automatically.
- Official announcements of any additional government bonuses will be published by Services Australia.
- Payment schedules, history, and eligibility can be viewed in your myGov account linked to Centrelink.
| Payment/Bonus | Amount (AUD) | Status | Date | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living payment | 750 | Official | October 2025 | Centrelink recipients |
| Age Pension (single) | 1,178.70 | Ongoing | 13, 27 November | Age Pension eligible |
| Age Pension (couple) | 3,50 each | Ongoing | 13, 27 November | Age Pension eligible |
| JobSeeker (single) | 979.36 | Ongoing | 13, 27 November | JobSeeker eligible |
| Rumored $850 payment | 850 | Not verified | N/A | N/A |
FAQs
Is the $850 payment official?
No. Only the $750 cost-of-living bonus has been confirmed.
How do I check my payments?
Log in to your myGov account to view payment schedules and alerts.
What documents are required for Centrelink claims?
Identification, income, assets, residency, and where applicable, medical or work certificates.
Recipients should rely on official sources like myGov and Services Australia to verify payment information and eligibility, and disregard social media rumors about unconfirmed bonuses.
