A fresh round of Centrelink payments is landing in bank accounts within days, offering a bit of financial relief to more than a million Australians. For many students and carers, it\u2019s a much-needed boost at the start of the year when expenses tend to pile up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upcoming payments will go to eligible students, apprentices, and carers receiving Centrelink support through Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, or the Carer Allowance. The government confirmed that the Student and Apprentice Bonus and Carer Supplement are being rolled out from early January, reports Yahoo Finance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the exact amount varies depending on each recipient\u2019s situation, many will see hundreds of dollars appear in their accounts automatically \u2014 no separate application required. The payment is designed to help cover rising living costs, especially as many households continue to struggle with rent, fuel, and grocery prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For students, it\u2019s a timely boost before the academic year begins. For carers, it provides some breathing space in a role that\u2019s both financially and emotionally demanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n