The $750 payment to pensioners refers to one-off Economic Support Payments made by the Australian government in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help with economic impacts, paid to Age Pensioners and other Centrelink/DVA recipients. However, recent online claims about new $750 or $1,100 Centrelink bonus payments in late 2025 or 2026 are scams; Services Australia warns people to be cautious of fake websites and social media posts, and to rely only on official .gov.au sources for legitimate information.
Set to roll out from late December 2025, this cash payment is part of a national cost-of-living relief package aimed at supporting pensioners, carers, jobseekers, and low-income households facing ongoing financial strain.
For Australian Age Pensioners, the "3 additional payments" often refer to components within the Pension Supplement (covering utilities, phone, internet) and potentially other key supplements like Rent Assistance, Energy Supplement, or the Work Bonus, all designed to help with living costs, though specific payments vary by individual circumstances and eligibility. The Pension Supplement itself replaced older allowances, combining basic amounts for utilities and pharmacy costs into one payment, plus an extra Energy Supplement for some.
The bonus will be automatically paid to individuals who are receiving eligible Centrelink benefits as of the qualifying date.
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The Government has provided two separate $750 payments to social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders. Around half of those that benefit are pensioners. These payments will support households to manage the economic impact of the Coronavirus.
Yes, pensioners often receive extra payments or supplements, primarily through automatic indexation linked to living costs (like recent increases in early 2026) and additional allowances like the Pension Supplement for bills (utilities, phone), Rent Assistance, and the Work Bonus for those who work, with specific amounts depending on individual circumstances.
You'll get the Christmas bonus if: you live in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Gibraltar, and. you are present or 'ordinarily resident' in one of these locations during the 'qualifying week', which is normally the first full week of December, and. you get the state pension or another qualifying benefit.
Christmas bonuses are typically paid out in early to mid-December, before the holiday season. Though less common, some companies may split the bonus into two payments — one before Christmas and one after the new year.
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The government has announced changes to Age Pension payments from 20 September 2025 including a lift on the previously frozen deeming rates by 0.50% and an increase to the Age Pension of up to $29.70 for singles and $22.40 each for couples.
For example: A single homeowner with more than $321,500 in assets will start to see a decrease in their Age Pension payments. If their assets reach $714,500, their Age Pension payments will be reduced to $0. For a non-homeowner couple, the maximum assets cut-off is $1,332,000.
Every year on the first Monday on or after 6 April, pensions are adjusted in line with the cost of living.
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules. Age Pension age is 67 years or older. We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get. There are several things to consider when you're preparing to claim Age Pension.
Christmas Bonus dates 🎄 📅 The Christmas Bonus will be paid this week starting 1 December 2025. 🎁 This is a once-off double week payment for people getting a long-term social welfare payment. ℹ️ In 2025, the Christmas Bonus is 100% of your normal weekly payment.
A holiday bonus is a special bonus or cash payout that employers give their employees around the holidays. Frequently referred to as a Christmas bonus, it usually arrives near the end of year, although timing can vary.
The Christmas Bonus will be paid the first week of December 2025 to people getting a qualifying social welfare payment (see below). The Bonus is normally paid with your social welfare payment. This means you will get the Christmas Bonus on the same day as your social welfare payment.
The Christmas Bonus is paid to long-term social welfare recipients such as pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and long-term unemployed people. The full list of qualifying payments for the Christmas Bonus is available on our website.
Most people will receive their payment automatically – no action is needed. Everyone who is eligible will receive a letter with details of their payment. For pensioners with a taxable income of over £35,000, the payment will be taken back through the tax system during 2026/27.
The Work Bonus allows pensioners who are working (for an employer or eligible self-employment) to keep more of their pension. That's on top of the normal income test free area of $218 per fortnight for singles and $380 per fortnight combined for couples. Each fortnight $300 is added to your Work Bonus Bank balance.
People receiving the full single rate of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment will see a $29.70 boost to their fortnightly payment, making their annual pension now almost $5,000 more since Labor came to Government.
This means you could claim up to £750 per month. If you need additional support to cover the costs of daily living or mobility needs due to a mental health condition, it may be worthwhile considering making a new claim for PIP. More information about PIP and how it works is available here.
For the 2025–26 winter, most pensioners born on or before September 22, 1959 — which includes those born before 1961 — will receive a Winter Fuel Payment of: Around £200 per household, or. Around £300 per household if someone in the household is aged 80 or over.
How much you get depends on your income and assets tests, and whether you're single or in a couple. The current maximum Age Pension for: singles is $1,079.70 a fortnight or $28,072.20 a year. couples is $1,627.80 a fortnight or $42,322.80 a year (combined)
From 20 September 2025, the maximum full Age Pension will increase by: $29.70 per fortnight for singles. $44.80 combined ($22.40 each) per fortnight for couples.