In a world where the cost of living seems to be perpetually on the rise, it's a relief to hear that the Australian government is trying to ease everyone's financial burden.

For seniors who rely on social security payments, there's some good news on the horizon amidst the rising costs.

Centrelink, the government's main social welfare program, announced an upcoming increase in payments to help recipients keep up with inflation.

This adjustment was a part of the biannual indexation process happening every March and September.

These adjustments provide a much-needed financial boost for Australians' Centrelink benefits, including the Age Pension and JobSeeker.

Australians under Centrelink payments should see this payment increase soon. Image Credit: Freepik/Kraken Images

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth emphasised the importance of this indexation.

'Indexation is a critical part of our social security safety net,' Minister Rishworth shared in a statement.

'For pensioners and other payment recipients receiving this financial boost, this will help ease some pressure.'

So, what does this mean for you or your loved ones who may be receiving these payments?

More than 850,000 Australians on JobSeeker should see a modest increase in their payment while searching for employment.

Starting Thursday, 20 March, a single person will see their fortnightly payments rise by $3.10.

Meanwhile, couples will receive an additional $2.80 each.

This increase could bring the total fortnightly payments to $781.10 for singles and $715.10 for couples, amounting to an annual increase of $80.60 and $72.80, respectively.

Over 2.64 million recipients under Age Pension should see a more significant bump in their payments soon.

Recipients on the maximum single rate should expect an extra $4.60 per fortnight, while couples will get an additional $3.50 each.

Consequently, fortnightly payments should increase to $1,149 for single beneficiaries and $866.10 for couples.

This same $4.60 increase should also apply to individuals on the Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment.

Other Centrelink payments should also see small bumps on their payments.

ABSTUDY recipients should expect a rise of between $2.80 to $3.30 per fortnight, while those on Parenting Payment will see an increase of between $2.80 to $4.30.

Rent Assistance payments should also go up slightly, with an increase of between $0.50 to $1.12.

Minister Rishworth highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening the social security system over the past three years, ensuring it provides support 'at whatever age or stage they're at in life'.

In addition to the payment increases, JobSeeker recipients should also receive news regarding compliance.

Starting this month, job seekers who just registered with Workforce Australia or Disability Employment Services should not face compliance action if they fail to meet a requirement for the first time.

While these changes may not represent a windfall, every little bit could help when it comes to managing household budgets.

Managing finances could be a challenge, especially for seniors on a fixed income.

To enjoy these benefits and more, make sure to update your Centrelink information as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways

• Centrelink payments in Australia, such as JobSeeker and the Age Pension, should increase soon due to indexation.
• Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth highlighted that the increase was a critical part of the social security system as it provides financial relief to pensioners and recipients.
• Starting Thursday, 20 March, singleJobSeeker recipients should receive an extra $3.10 fortnightly, while Age Pensioners will see more significant increases.
• Other payments such as the Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, ABSTUDY, Parenting Payment, and Rent Assistance are also due to rise. Fewer JobSeeker recipients will face cut-offs due to new changes in compliance measures.

How will these changes impact your budget? Do you have any tips for stretching your Centrelink payments further? Sharing your experiences can help others make the most of their benefits. We would love to hear from you in the comments below!

 

[Ingot]

What!!! Are you saying that you would have stayed in such a country? Moreover are you comparing Australia with 3rd World countries? How ridiculous. We need to be compared to other advanced nations and it still does not take away from the fact that the delayed CPI/Wage adjustment will be paltry.

Anthony, you are talking to people who do not qualify for the pension at all, or who receive only a part-pension in order to get the benefits.
It's patently clear they have no interest in supporting a rise in the pension - no proof needed.
Their response: "Where's ya proof?"
or "Making assumptions... "
Well no, actually.
Their words abasing the hurts of true pensioners is all the evidence needed.

Their nauseating support for this abusive political pair - Labor and LNP - is splashed all over this thread and other threads like it in the past.
They cannot disparage people like us and not show their vitriol,.
TRUTH always trumps lies.

 

[Ingot]

A death threat? A offer to show you to the afterlife? If that is a direct threat to kill you,

My racism originates from personal experience where acts of violence where perpetrated by "persons" of various non Australian ethnicities upon myself and friends.

"A offer to show you to the afterlife" definitely IS a veiled threat, despite your weasel words to the contrary. You cannot back-pedal now - it's in writing.
btw ... When I went to school, it was "AN offer ..." coming before a word beginning with a vowel...

"My racism originates from ... " what a joke.
Your revealed bullying nature should about cover why anyone would want to sort you out a bit.

And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Surely you were the innocent party, and did nothing to stir up vitriol and recompense you for your hatred?

I think the jury would take ... oh ... 5 minutes to convict you of everything said about you.
Your responses indicate you have a bipolar complex. And before you explode into an all-consuming fit of revenge posting, yes, I am qualified to recognise the presence of mental health disorders.
Please check your blood pressure before posting ... I wouldn't want to be responsible for your expected apoplexy.
You'd be about the most popular patient on the ward!

 

[DLHM]

Anthony, you are talking to people who do not qualify for the pension at all, or who receive only a part-pension in order to get the benefits.
It's patently clear they have no interest in supporting a rise in the pension - no proof needed.
Their response: "Where's ya proof?"
or "Making assumptions... "
Well no, actually.
Their words abasing the hurts of true pensioners is all the evidence needed.

Their nauseating support for this abusive political pair - Labor and LNP - is splashed all over this thread and other threads like it in the past.
They cannot disparage people like us and not show their vitriol,.
TRUTH always trumps lies.

You and @Anthony Ellul are meant for each other.

What you have posted is so full of lies. Your ignorance so pathetic, yet you try to impose your misguided, inaccurate beliefs on others.

“Their words abasing the hurts of true pensioners is all the evidence needed.” Never have I ever belittled anyone because of their financial situation. You show me those words to back up your so-called evidence. You can’t, because they aren’t there.

You, on the other hand, are a liar. You have no right to make false statements about me. You haven’t a clue.

You’re repetitious and boring. Go away.

 

[Veggiepatch]

You are tampering with your words regarding the threat to “show me the door to the after life with a one way ticket”. You and your friend DHLM are lying.

You are a self defined ALP stooge and that has nothing to do with me. I fully accept that you can vote for them and that is your right. To think though that you can label someone elitist, self important, delusional simply because they don’t share your views is SUPER DELUSIONAL.

You have admitted to being racist but you are trying to refine your degree of racism by blaming it on some violence on you and your friends. However your stance is that these infrequent incidents means that ALL migrants are guilty of these attacks too. I know that statistics consistently show that the crime rate of migrants is much lower than the rest of the population.

Aha you have dug deep on Daphne Galicia the journalist who was assassinated( car bomb) because she was fighting world wide corruption. She was about to divulge a number of corrupt persons including Prime Ministers and Presidents. Have you heard of the Panama Papers. SDC members should update themselves to the facts and not be misled by you Or your sidekick DHLM.

Well said.
The vegetable-head also threatened me.
He is allowed to stomp over anyone who disagrees with his politics, racism, bigotry and his bullying has gone on unchecked for too long.
A history of his posts just on this thread alone should be enough to turf him to the kerb.
SDC will wake up when members stop subscribing and leave the site.

Meanderings of misguided fools!

 

[DLHM]

"A offer to show you to the afterlife" definitely IS a veiled threat, despite your weasel words to the contrary. You cannot back-pedal now - it's in writing.
btw ... When I went to school, it was "AN offer ..." coming before a word beginning with a vowel...

"My racism originates from ... " what a joke.
Your revealed bullying nature should about cover why anyone would want to sort you out a bit.

And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Surely you were the innocent party, and did nothing to stir up vitriol and recompense you for your hatred?

I think the jury would take ... oh ... 5 minutes to convict you of everything said about you.
Your responses indicate you have a bipolar complex. And before you explode into an all-consuming fit of revenge posting, yes, I am qualified to recognise the presence of mental health disorders.
Please check your blood pressure before posting ... I wouldn't want to be responsible for your expected apoplexy.
You'd be about the most popular patient on the ward!

You, @Ingot, think you are qualified to recognise mental health disorders, because you, in fact do have at least one mental disorder. How do I know you have a mental disorder? You’ve shown it with your narcissistic, delusional attitude.

Don’t assume you know about mental health disorders and think you’ve got all the answers. Your qualifications that you claim to have, mean nothing when you don’t apply them or incorrectly applied.

Once again you are making assumptions of someone or something you know nothing about. You actually know very little while you try to project your egotistical image. Grandiose narcissist is your claim to fame.

 

[Veggiepatch]

"A offer to show you to the afterlife" definitely IS a veiled threat, despite your weasel words to the contrary. You cannot back-pedal now - it's in writing.
btw ... When I went to school, it was "AN offer ..." coming before a word beginning with a vowel...

"My racism originates from ... " what a joke.
Your revealed bullying nature should about cover why anyone would want to sort you out a bit.

And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Surely you were the innocent party, and did nothing to stir up vitriol and recompense you for your hatred?

I think the jury would take ... oh ... 5 minutes to convict you of everything said about you.
And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Please check your blood pressure before posting ... I wouldn't want to be responsible for your expected apoplexy.
You'd be about the most popular patient on the ward!

And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Want to clarify "o vegetable head"?

Your responses indicate you have a bipolar complex. And before you explode into an all-consuming fit of revenge posting, yes, I am qualified to recognise the presence of mental health disorders.
Assumption is a poor trait. And you will have to rush into Google to find a academic institution that fits your fake "qualifications".

I think the jury would take ... oh ... 5 minutes to convict you of everything said about you.
Please enlighten me to the alleged "offences" that have been committed. You are grasping at straws that don't even exist!

Please check your blood pressure before posting ... I wouldn't want to be responsible for your expected apoplexy.

No problems with my blood pressure. I had it checked a few hours ago at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch, Perth and it was a respectable 130/85.

In summary, you are purporting to be a mental health specialist, a practitioner of law and a neurologist all rolled into one!

You, @Anthony Ellul and Donald Trump should engage in a threesome.

 

[Sherril54]

He's got mates here as well.
I just play with their barbs now ... or ignore them.
His posts always reveal more.
He's the hero in all of his stories.
Just wait for the rebound now, and you'll see what I mean.

Thanks, well it seems as if you have your mates here too, so what`s the problem.? You are behaving like a hypocrite, because you are doing exactly what you are accusing Veggiepatch of doing.

 

[Wombat2u2004]

THANKS! for the extra 'HALf A CUP OF COFFEE a fortnight!! Centrelink'

Can I lick the spoon?

 

[Ingot]

You, @Ingot, think you are qualified to recognise mental health disorders, because you, in fact do have at least one mental disorder. How do I know you have a mental disorder? You’ve shown it with your narcissistic, delusional attitude.

Don’t assume you know about mental health disorders and think you’ve got all the answers. Your qualifications that you claim to have, mean nothing when you don’t apply them or incorrectly applied.

Once again you are making assumptions of someone or something you know nothing about. You actually know very little while you try to project your egotistical image. Grandiose narcissist is your claim to fame.

Quite predictable.
Yawn ... best you can do?
I've got both of you pegged as narcissists now - always the first to call others narcissists.
Bullies
Unapologetic - ever
Usually wife-beaters
But sociopaths to the letter - thrive on the dislike of others
Love to threaten to cause physical harm
Lacking in debating skills, Unable to discuss a topic rationally
Always the hero in their own bathroom mirror
Antogonistic to the nth deg

And all because you are jealous that you can't qualify for the pension.

 

[Ingot]

Thanks, well it seems as if you have your mates here too, so what`s the problem.? You are behaving like a hypocrite, because you are doing exactly what you are accusing Veggiepatch of doing.

So now we have Mrs Cabbage joining the dog pack attack.
"Whistling" anyone else care to join in?
Mrs Veggie-head, sorry ... (Mrs-Cabbage) .. is another unable to get the pension, so that's an automatic tick to join in the fray.
You go girl!
Pity you didn't value yourself a little higher than the pack.

 

[Ingot]

And what did you do and say to attract such "acts of violence" O vegetable-head?
Want to clarify "o vegetable head"?

Your responses indicate you have a bipolar complex. And before you explode into an all-consuming fit of revenge posting, yes, I am qualified to recognise the presence of mental health disorders.
Assumption is a poor trait. And you will have to rush into Google to find a academic institution that fits your fake "qualifications".

I think the jury would take ... oh ... 5 minutes to convict you of everything said about you.
Please enlighten me to the alleged "offences" that have been committed. You are grasping at straws that don't even exist!

Please check your blood pressure before posting ... I wouldn't want to be responsible for your expected apoplexy.

No problems with my blood pressure. I had it checked a few hours ago at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch, Perth and it was a respectable 130/85.

In summary, you are purporting to be a mental health specialist, a practitioner of law and a neurologist all rolled into one!

You, @Anthony Ellul and Donald Trump should engage in a threesome.

Going by the response ... a very big nerve has been hit!

"No problems with my blood pressure. I had it checked a few hours ago at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch, Perth and it was a respectable 130/85."

That's the biggest laugh of the year ... and it's only March so far.
Does any one give a rats about your medical conditions or why you rushed off to get proof you are ok?

Veggie-head rushes off to hospital to get BP checked.
Self-diagnoses 130/85 to feel confident his pills are working.
Gets advice from OPD to stay away from Social Media as he is not coping wioth the pressure, and is risking apoplexy.
Oh