Starting September 2025, Australia’s social support system receives a significant boost: single parents on Parenting Payment will see their fortnightly payments increase to $1,039.70, while other recipients gain an additional $16.20 through broader indexation adjustments.
These changes aim to help families, especially those on low incomes, manage the rising cost of living by improving both direct support and eligibility thresholds.
What’s Changing in September 2025
Parenting Payment (Single)
- New rate: $1,039.70 per fortnight
- Large enough to provide meaningful relief for single-parent households
Broader Indexation Uptick
- Affected payments (like partnered parenting, pensions): additional $16.20 per fortnight
- Applies automatically without needing an application
These combine to reinforce the government’s commitment to family stability and cost-of-living relief.
Breakdown of Payment Increases
| Payment Type | New Fortnightly Amount (from Sept 2025) | Increase Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single Parent (Parenting Payment) | $1,039.70 | Larger, fixed increase |
| Partnered Parenting & Others | Variable — base + $16.20 | Modest, automatic bump |
These increases are part of semi-annual indexation adjustments based on inflation and economic data. Updates also include higher income and asset thresholds, enabling more families to remain eligible for support.
Why These Increases Matter
The $1,039.70 boost for single parents is targeted to make a real difference: covering essentials like groceries, childcare, housing, and utilities. Paired with the $16.20 uplift for others, these changes help all families better handle rising expenses.
Other key enhancements include revised thresholds and allowances—such as Rent Assistance—aimed at expanding access to support and reducing financial strain.
Eligibility & Access to Support
Who Benefits?
- Single parents on Parenting Payment qualify for the new fixed rate.
- Partnered parents, pensioners, carers, jobseekers, and others gain the smaller automatic increase.
No Application Needed
- Payments are adjusted automatically—no need to reapply.
- Simply ensure your banking and contact info are up to date in your MyGov or Services Australia account to avoid delays.
Additional Support Improvements
Beyond the payment bumps:
- Income and asset thresholds have been lifted, making it easier to qualify.
- Rent Assistance and family supplements (like Newborn or Multiple Birth allowances) have also been enhanced.
- These changes work together to deliver comprehensive aid to families across the spectrum.
September 2025 brings a powerful boost to Australian family support: single parents see their payments rise to $1,039.70, while other recipients enjoy an $16.20 increase.
Combined with updated eligibility thresholds and enhanced supplementary payments, these changes offer real, practical relief for families managing cost-of-living pressures.
FAQs
Only single parents on the Parenting Payment will get this new standard fortnightly amount from September 2025.
They receive a $16.20 automatic fortnightly increase through indexation updates; no action is required to access it.
No, these changes are automatic. Just ensure your personal and bank details are current with Services Australia to receive updates smoothly.