The CSO indexation rate for 2025/26 is 3.35%.
DFFH is currently undertaking the budgetary planning which is required to facilitate indexation payments for 2025/26 and will provide further information once this is complete.
6 August 2025
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) applies a floating indexation rate for Community Services Organisations (CSOs).
The formula for indexation is based on Fair Work minimum wage obligations (80%) and Consumer Price Index provided in the State Budget Papers (20%).
The formula for indexation is based on Fair Work minimum wage obligations (80%) and Consumer Price Index provided in the State Budget Papers (20%).