By state or territory
Government help for people who live in the ACT. It includes payments, vouchers and discounts on bills.
Answer a few short questions. You can skip any. You don’t need an account.
Check the full rules on the official site before you apply.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
What you get Full cost of gas-to-electric upgrades and ceiling insulation
Home owners who struggle with energy bills can have all gas appliances swapped for electric ones, free.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
What you get Help with travel and accommodation costs; check the scheme’s current rates
Help with travel and accommodation for ACT residents referred interstate for treatment that is not available in the ACT.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get Up to $47.50 a trip, for up to 854 trips a year
A smartcard that pays part of taxi fares for ACT residents with a severe disability that stops them using public transport.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory
What you get Whatever is held in your name
Search for free for dividends, refunds and money from agents and lawyers held by the ACT Public Trustee and Guardian.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get No registration fee for card holders; 10% off for Seniors Card holders
Pension, Low Income Health Care and Gold Card holders pay no ACT registration fee on one vehicle.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get $25.05 for a dog or $24.00 for a cat (instead of $66.55)
Pay less to register your dog or cat if you get a Centrelink or other Australian Government payment.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get Free for pension card holders; 50% to 65% off for some job seekers
Pension card and Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders pay nothing to get or renew a full ACT licence.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get $800 in 2026–27
A yearly rebate on power, gas and water bills for ACT households with a concession card that counts.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
What you get No sign-up fee for the bin
Get a green garden waste bin without paying the sign-up fee if you have certain concession cards.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Payments
You could get $400 to $750 per student
$400 to $750 per student towards school costs for ACT families on a low income.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Rebates & concessions
You could get Up to $5,000 in rebates
Home owners with a concession card can get back half the cost of solar, heating, hot water or insulation.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
Australian Capital Territory · Payments
You could get Up to 4 weeks’ rent, to a maximum of $2,500
One-off help for low-income private renters in the ACT who are struggling to pay rent.
Source needs review. Confirm the current rules.
You can also get this help in Australian Capital Territory. Money and concession cards come first.