To bring financial relief to the deserving citizens of this country in times of dire need, a one-time Centrelink payment of $398 is set to be disbursed this month of August.
This payment is essentially part of a government strategy to ensure that the less fortunate among the population are safeguarded from ever-present threats emanating from inflation and rising costs of living. Here are further details about those who will be entitled to receive this payment, when the payment will be made, and how it will be made.
Eligibility Criteria
The $398 Centrelink payment aims to assist those vulnerable groups who sit outside the spectrum of earning government assistance funds. These include those in receipt of several Centrelink benefits such as the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, and Carer Payment. Those who are paid Family Tax Benefit A or Family Tax Benefit B may also be eligible for the payment.
Eligibility requires that a claimant had an active claim or had been in receipt of eligible Centrelink payment during the qualification dates as determined by Services Australia. In addition, other criteria, such as residency, income, and assets, must be met. Beneficiaries having multiple Centrelink payments will, as a general rule, only be issued one $398 payment per person unless otherwise specified.
Payment Dates
An announcement by Services Australia indicated that commencing from the middle to the end of August 2025, the \$398 Centrelink payment would be rolled out. Whilst there is no exact date given, payments are expected to be credited into the bank accounts of eligible people automatically, thus no separate applications will be needed. Recipients are encouraged to actively check their myGov or Centrelink mails for updates on the matter.
Payment Method and Delivery
The sum of $398 will be paid in one installment directly into the bank accounts linked to these recipients’ Centrelink profiles. Centrelink officials and the public with access to Centrelink via myGov can track the payment status and confirm when the payment has finally been issued.
Final Thoughts
Those most in need will welcome the $398 Centrelink payment being paid in August. If you are currently receiving any form of Centrelink payment, check your eligibility now and ensure your account details are up to date so that you do not experience any delay. For more information, always check the Services Australia website.