If you’re eligible for a cost of living support payment in 2025, the best way to get a quick status check is by logging into your myGov account. Many Australians are already using this tool as a payment tracker to stay informed about their financial benefits. Whether you’re on Centrelink, a pension, or other welfare schemes, myGov provides a direct, official way to monitor payment activity and ensure you haven’t missed an update.
Thanks to system improvements in 2025, checking your Centrelink status is faster, more reliable, and accessible from any device.
What Is the Cost of Living Payment?
The cost of living payment is a government-issued benefit designed to help Australians manage rising expenses like utilities, groceries, and rent. The exact amount varies depending on your situation, but the payment update is typically visible in your myGov dashboard well before it arrives in your bank account.
If you haven’t received your payment yet, or you’re unsure if it’s been processed, a status check via myGov is the fastest way to find out.
Steps to Check Your Payment Status in MyGov
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use myGov as a payment tracker:
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Visit myGov and log in using your credentials.
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Select the Centrelink service from your linked accounts.
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Click on “Payment and Claim” section.
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Choose “Payment History” or “Upcoming Payments.”
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Review the payment update section for the latest deposit information.
Your Centrelink status page will show if a payment has been issued, when it’s expected, or if there’s any issue like banking errors or eligibility reviews.
What If There’s No Update?
If your status check doesn’t show any recent payment or scheduled payment update, it could mean:
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Your eligibility is still under review
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You haven’t linked Centrelink to your myGov account
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Your banking details are outdated
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Your payment cycle hasn’t started yet
In that case, ensure your myGov profile is fully verified and your Centrelink application is completed with accurate personal and financial information.
Why MyGov Is the Best Way to Stay Updated
With so many benefit programs operating simultaneously, myGov acts as a central hub for Australians to track their entitlements. It helps prevent delays, confusion, or missed payments by serving as a real-time payment tracker. Whether you’re waiting on your next deposit or a general payment update, logging in regularly can help you stay ahead.
Using the system correctly ensures you always know your Centrelink status and can act quickly if there are problems.
FAQs
How do I perform a status check for my cost of living payment?
Log into myGov, go to Centrelink, and view the “Payments and Claims” section for your latest status check.
What does it mean if no payment update appears?
It could mean your eligibility is under review or your payment is scheduled for a future date. Always verify your Centrelink status.
Can I use MyGov as a real-time payment tracker?
Yes, myGov is the official payment tracker for all Centrelink payments and updates.
Is there a way to get payment alerts from MyGov?
Yes, you can opt into notifications within myGov to receive text or email alerts about every payment update.
What if my Centrelink status shows an error?
Update your personal info, banking details, and contact Centrelink if your status check reveals an issue or hold on your account.
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