There’s no officially approved $2,400 “double boost” for Age Pension or Disability Support Pension (DSP) in August 2025.
Services Australia has warned about viral posts and videos spreading false claims of big one-off cash bonuses and urged people to beware of misinformation.
Official Increases From 20 September 2025
The next indexed rise to pensions occurs on 20 September 2025.
From that date, people on the full single rate of Age Pension, DSP, or Carer Payment receive an extra $29.70 per fortnight, while couples receive $22.40 each per fortnight (combined $44.80).
For the Age Pension, that sets the maximum rates (including supplements) at approximately:
- Single: $1,178.70 per fortnight (about $30,646 per year)
- Couple (each): $888.50 per fortnight (about $23,101 per year)
- Couple (combined): $1,777.00 per fortnight (about $46,202 per year)
These figures reflect the standard pension + pension supplement + energy supplement mix and apply 20 Sep 2025–19 Mar 2026.
Because DSP (21+ with or without children) is aligned to the Age Pension rate structure, those recipients see the same per-fortnight increases from 20 September 2025.
Why You’re Hearing Different Figures
A few things can cause confusion:
- Indexation timing: Pensions are reviewed in March and September, not August. If you’re reading about an “August boost,” it’s likely wrong or clickbait.
- Supplements & annualising: Articles sometimes quote annual amounts, which sound larger than the fortnightly increase you actually see.
- Scam/rumour posts: Government channels have rebutted claims of massive one-off cash bonuses for “millions of Centrelink recipients.”
Deeming Rate Changes Also Start 20 September
At the same September update, deeming rates begin returning toward pre-pandemic settings: 0.75% on financial assets up to $64,200 (single) / $106,200 (couple), and 2.75% above those amounts.
This is not a cash payment, but it can change how your part-rate pension is calculated.
Advance Or Weekly Options Are Not “Bonuses”
You may request advance payments of your pension (repayed from future instalments) or switch to weekly payments if eligible.
These options don’t create extra money and shouldn’t be mistaken for special bonuses.
At-A-Glance: What You Get
| Item | Details | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rumoured “$2,400 Double Boost” | Not approved / not real according to official guidance; beware misinformation | Claimed for Aug 2025 (false) |
| Age Pension – Single (max, incl. supplements) | $1,178.70/fortnight (+$29.70) | From 20 Sep 2025 |
| Age Pension – Couple (each, incl. supplements) | $888.50/fortnight (+$22.40 each) | From 20 Sep 2025 |
| DSP (21+) – Single / Couple alignment | DSP increases match Age Pension amounts and timing | From 20 Sep 2025 |
| Deeming rates | 0.75% up to thresholds; 2.75% above | From 20 Sep 2025 |
What This Means For You
If you receive the Age Pension or DSP, expect your indexed rise to land with the 20 September 2025 payment cycle.
There is no official $2,400 double payment in August. To avoid disappointment (or scams), rely on Services Australia and Ministerial updates—not viral posts or YouTube clips.
he headline-grabbing “$2,400 double boost” in August 2025 is not real.
What is real is the routine September indexation that lifts Age Pension and DSP from 20 September 2025, plus updated deeming rates that may tweak some part-rate outcomes.
Focus on official figures—$29.70 more per fortnight for singles and $22.40 each for couples—and ignore misleading posts promising windfalls.
That way, you can plan your budget with clear, accurate information and avoid scams.
