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Help in New South Wales 46

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Children & family

New South Wales · Vouchers

Active and Creative Kids voucher

You could get Two $50 vouchers

Two $50 vouchers a year for NSW kids’ sport, recreation and creative activities.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Housing

Blacktown City Council · Rebates & concessions

Blacktown pensioner rates rebate

You could get Up to $250 a year, plus up to $200 more

Blacktown pensioners who own their home get up to $250 off rates, plus up to $200 after 5 years.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Seniors & carers

New South Wales · Rebates & concessions

Carer’s rego refund

What you get Amount varies

People who get Carer Allowance can get some of their car’s vehicle tax back.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Housing

Central Coast Council · Rebates & concessions

Central Coast pensioner rates and water rebate

You could get Up to $250 a year off rates, plus up to $175 off water

Central Coast pensioners who own their home can get money off their council rates and water bill.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Housing

City of Parramatta Council · Rebates & concessions

City of Parramatta pensioner rates rebate

You could get Up to $250 a year, plus $100 more after 5 years

Parramatta pensioners who own their home get up to $250 off rates, and $100 more after 5 years.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Housing

City of Sydney · Rebates & concessions

City of Sydney pensioner rates rebate

You could get Up to 100% of rates and charges

Money off council rates for pensioners who own their home in the City of Sydney.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Energy & bills

New South Wales · Vouchers

Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)

What you get Amount varies

Emergency help to pay a power or gas bill if a short-term money crisis means you cannot pay it.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Transport

New South Wales · Rebates & concessions

Free car rego for pensioners

You could get Free registration and vehicle tax for one vehicle

Pensioners in NSW pay no rego fee or vehicle tax for one car.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Transport

New South Wales · Rebates & concessions

Free driver licence and photo card for pensioners

You could get Free licence, driving tests and photo card

Pensioners in NSW get a free driver licence, free driving tests and a free photo ID card.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Seniors & carers

New South Wales · Rebates & concessions

Free National Parks entry pass for pensioners

You could get Free car entry to NSW national parks

Pensioners and veterans can get a free pass for their car to enter NSW national parks.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Healthcare

New South Wales · Rebates & concessions

Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme

What you get 40c a km by private car, plus help with a place to stay

Help with travel and accommodation costs for NSW residents who travel more than 100 km for specialist treatment.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

Transport

South-west Sydney (M5 South-West Motorway) · Rebates & concessions

M5 South-West Cashback

What you get Tolls paid on the M5 South-West Motorway, minus GST

Get back the tolls you pay on the M5 South-West Motorway if your car is privately registered in NSW.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026service.nsw.gov.au

More money and concessions 21

Northern Beaches pensioner rates concessionUp to $250 a year, and some pensioners may get more
NSW Family Energy RebateUp to $180
NSW Gas RebateUp to $110 a year, or $121 in some cases
NSW Life Support Energy RebateAmount varies
NSW Low Income Household RebateUp to $285 a year
NSW Medical Energy RebateUp to $285 a year, or $313.50 in some cases
NSW pensioner council rates rebateUp to $250 a year off rates and waste charges
NSW pensioner water rebateAmount varies
NSW Seniors Energy Rebate$200 a year
NSW unclaimed money searchWhatever is held in your name
Pensioner travel vouchers4 free or cheap regional train trips a year
Portable long service leave (NSW construction, cleaning and community services)8.67 weeks’ pay after 10 years, or about 6.1 weeks after 7 years
Private vehicle registration discountUp to $100 off a car’s rego, or $80 off a motorbike’s
Rent Choice private rental subsidyPart of your rent paid for up to 3 years
Rent Choice YouthPart of your rent paid for up to 3 years
Seniors discount on National Parks annual passesAbout 20% off an annual pass
Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme50% of the taxi fare, up to $60
Toll relief weekly capMoney back on weekly tolls over $50
Gold Opal card for seniors and pensionersUnlimited public transport for no more than $2.50 a day
NSW Companion CardFree entry for your support person at participating venues and events
NSW Seniors CardFree card with discounts and cheap public transport

Other help you might need 13

Concession car parking at NSW public hospitalsConcession parking rates in public hospital car parks where fees apply
Concession Opal fares for job seekersCheaper concession fares on public transport
First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (no or less stamp duty)No stamp duty on homes up to $800,000; less duty up to $1 million
First Home Owner Grant (new homes)$10,000
Free NSW ambulance for concession card holdersNo ambulance fee
Free public dental careFree dental care at public clinics
Free Safer Drivers Course placeA free course place
Free school travel (School Student Transport Scheme)Free or cheaper travel to and from school
Home Energy SaverZero-interest loan up to $15,000 (discounts up to $4,000 coming soon)
Link2home homelessness line24 hours a day, every day
NSW Mobility Parking Scheme permit$55 for 5 years, or free with some concession cards
Rentstart Bond LoanInterest-free loan for up to 100% of your rental bond
Start Strong preschool fee reliefAmount varies

Help from the Australian Government 65

You can also get this help in New South Wales. Money and concession cards come first.

Assistance for Isolated ChildrenUp to $13,582 a year for boarding (2026)
Australian Apprenticeship Training Support PaymentUp to $2,500 over 2 years (started from 1 January 2026)
Bereavement Payment when your partner diesA lump sum, usually the couple rate minus your new single rate over 14 weeks
Crisis PaymentOne week of your maximum basic payment rate
DVA bereavement payment and funeral benefitA lump sum or 6 fortnights of pension; funeral benefit up to $3,000
DVA travel costs for medical treatmentAmount varies (for example 68 cents a km for car travel)
Essential Medical Equipment Payment$203 a year for each piece of equipment that counts
Family Tax Benefit bereavement paymentYour Family Tax Benefit for that child for up to 14 weeks
Fares AllowanceAmount varies (reasonable travel costs)
Hearing Services ProgramFree or low-cost hearing tests and hearing aids

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