The new payment has been in operation since January 2025 and provides a once-off payment of up to $667 to assist parents with the costs of raising newborns. Thus, such payment would help relieve some of the financial pressures families are likely to face while adjusting to having a new addition in the family. If you are expecting or have recently given birth, you may want to know whether you qualify and when you might receive a payment.
Who Is Eligible for the $667 Newborn Payment in 2025?
Newborn Payment will be available for parents who satisfy these following qualifications:
- Residency requirement: You have to be an Australian resident and would be a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.
- Child’s Age: Payment is payable for babies born after January 1, 2020, or otherwise for any child under the age of one.
- Family Tax Benefit: To receive this payment, you must be receiving Family Tax Benefit (Part A) for this newborn. As a general rule, this payment is paid to low-middle income earners.
- Income Limits: The Newborn Payment is subject to an income test. You must meet the threshold family income for the full $667 payment.
- Other Criteria: You must also meet other Centrelink requirements, such as receiving Parenting Payment or Newstart or other allowances, to be eligible for this payment.
How to Apply for the $667 Centrelink Newborn Payment
If you satisfy these qualifications, you may apply for the Newborn Payment on your Centrelink account online. Please ensure that all claims, including Family Tax Benefit claims, have been properly set before making this transaction. The application is conducted through the myGov portal linked to Centrelink and once submitted, Centrelink would process your claim.
Direct Deposit and Payment Dates
Once your application is approved, the payment is disbursed directly into your nominated bank account. Similar to previous years, the 2025 payment schedule will probably include batchwise payments. Most families should receive their payment within weeks of their child’s birth once approved.
- Direct Deposit: Once approved, the payment is deposited directly into your bank account. For any delay, check your bank account as sometimes processing may take some time.
- Payment dates: for 2025, the specific dates have yet to be determined as the payments usually take place a few weeks after the processing of the claim. More detailed information regarding payments will be visible on the Centrelink website and on their online account.
Conclusion
Centrelink Newborn Payment of $667 could be significant assistance to parents handling the financial implications of a new baby. Know whether you satisfy the conditions and then apply through myGov to receive the payment. Keep checking your Centrelink account regularly to stay updated about the anticipated payment dates so that your payment is not delayed in processing.
