From September 2025, carers looking after children under the age of 14 will continue to receive Parenting Payments through Services Australia, following specific income and residency eligibility rules. To qualify, applicants must be the primary carer of a dependent child, meet income and asset thresholds, and be present in Australia at the time of application.
Parenting benefits are designed to provide financial support to single parents and couples with low income who are raising young children. The last adjustment took place on March 20, 2025, with the next scheduled increase on September 20, 2025.
Currently, single parents can access payments starting from $982.50, couples living together receive $715.10, and partners separated due to illness are eligible for $836.50. New claims made through Services Australia (via MyGov) are typically processed within one week, depending on individual circumstances.
Centrelink Parenting Payment September 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
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| Benefit Name | Parenting Payment Australia 2025 |
| Amount | $1,039.70 + $16.20 (subject to September 20 update) |
| Country | Australia |
| Authority | Services Australia (Centrelink) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Category | Australia Finance |
| Payment Date | September 2025 |
| Official Update | September 20, 2025 |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly |
| Eligibility | Low-income singles or couples raising children under 6 (for couples) or under 14 (for single parents) |
| More Information | Available on the official Services Australia website |
Eligibility Conditions for 2025
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Must be the birth parent, legal guardian, or an adoptive parent who is the primary carer.
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Applicant should have completed at least 10 years and 13 months of work history.
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Annual individual income must be below $180,000.
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Combined family income must not exceed $373,094 per year.
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Applicant must be an Australian citizen and resident, present in the country when applying.
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Applicants must not be engaged in work while receiving parenting leave benefits.
How to Apply Online for Parenting Payment
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Collect all required documents such as birth or adoption certificates, income proof, and residency details.
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Link your MyGov account with Centrelink and log into Services Australia.
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Begin your application by entering family and income details.
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Upload scanned copies of documents for verification.
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Submit the claim and track progress directly through Services Australia until payments commence.
Parenting Payment Amounts in 2025
| Criteria | Payment Amount 2025 |
|---|---|
| Single Parent | $982.50 + $29 |
| Couple | $715.10 |
| Couples living separately (illness-related) | $836.50 |
Important Disclaimer
The $1,039.70 + $16.20 mentioned for September 2025 is currently a draft figure and may differ after the official September 20, 2025 update. The current payment rates remain as listed above. Applicants should always confirm the latest amounts directly from Services Australia / Centrelink.
FAQs on Parenting Payment September 2025
What is the parenting payment for single parents in 2025?
Single eligible parents currently receive from $982.50 and $29.
When will the next update happen?
The new benefit amount will be announced on September 20, 2025.
What is the age eligibility limit for a child?
The dependent child must be under the age of 14 to qualify.