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flag Starting Jan. 1, 2026, millions of Australians get higher social security payments due to indexation, with key benefits rising, while others remain unchanged until March and September.

flag Starting January 1, 2026, millions of Australians will receive increased social security payments due to indexation, including rises to Youth Allowance, carer allowance, and the Pharmaceutical Allowance, with Carer Allowance reaching $162.60 per fortnight and Youth Allowance increasing to $677.20 for singles living away from home. flag The Double Orphan Pension will rise to $81.60 per fortnight, while the Age Pension and Disability Support Pension remain unchanged, as they are indexed only in March and September. flag Centrelink service centers and most call centers will close over the Christmas and New Year holidays, potentially shifting payment dates, but recipients can check updates via myGov or the Services Australia website. flag Some benefits may be paid early, but this is not an extra payment. flag Self-service options, Medicare claims, and organ donor registrations remain available.

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