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title: "Government support in New South Wales · unclaimd"
description: "46 reviewed payments, rebates, concessions and vouchers for people in New South Wales, plus Australia-wide support. Check each at its official source."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw/"
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By state or territory

# Support in New South Wales.

Government help for people who live in New South Wales. It includes payments, vouchers and discounts on bills.

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## Help in New South Wales 46

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- **[Active and Creative Kids voucher](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-active-creative/)** (New South Wales · Vouchers). Two $50 vouchers a year for NSW kids’ sport, recreation and creative activities. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Blacktown pensioner rates rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-blacktown-rates/)** (Blacktown City Council · Rebates & concessions). Blacktown pensioners who own their home get up to $250 off rates, plus up to $200 after 5 years. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. blacktown.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Carer’s rego refund](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-carer-rego-refund/)** (New South Wales · Rebates & concessions). People who get Carer Allowance can get some of their car’s vehicle tax back. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Central Coast pensioner rates and water rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-central-coast-rates/)** (Central Coast Council · Rebates & concessions). Central Coast pensioners who own their home can get money off their council rates and water bill. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

- **[City of Parramatta pensioner rates rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-parramatta-rates/)** (City of Parramatta Council · Rebates & concessions). Parramatta pensioners who own their home get up to $250 off rates, and $100 more after 5 years. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

- **[City of Sydney pensioner rates rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/sydney-rates/)** (City of Sydney · Rebates & concessions). Money off council rates for pensioners who own their home in the City of Sydney. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-eapa/)** (New South Wales · Vouchers). Emergency help to pay a power or gas bill if a short-term money crisis means you cannot pay it. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Free car rego for pensioners](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-pensioner-rego/)** (New South Wales · Rebates & concessions). Pensioners in NSW pay no rego fee or vehicle tax for one car. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Free driver licence and photo card for pensioners](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-pensioner-licence/)** (New South Wales · Rebates & concessions). Pensioners in NSW get a free driver licence, free driving tests and a free photo ID card. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Free National Parks entry pass for pensioners](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-parks-concession-pass/)** (New South Wales · Rebates & concessions). Pensioners and veterans can get a free pass for their car to enter NSW national parks. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-iptaas/)** (New South Wales · Rebates & concessions). Help with travel and accommodation costs for NSW residents who travel more than 100 km for specialist treatment. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

- **[M5 South-West Cashback](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-m5-cashback/)** (South-west Sydney (M5 South-West Motorway) · Rebates & concessions). Get back the tolls you pay on the M5 South-West Motorway if your car is privately registered in NSW. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. service.nsw.gov.au.

### More money and concessions 21

- [Northern Beaches pensioner rates concession](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-northern-beaches-rates/) Up to $250 a year, and some pensioners may get more
- [NSW Family Energy Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-family-energy/) Up to $180
- [NSW Gas Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-gas-rebate/) Up to $110 a year, or $121 in some cases
- [NSW Life Support Energy Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-life-support-energy/) Amount varies
- [NSW Low Income Household Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-energy/) Up to $285 a year
- [NSW Medical Energy Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-medical-energy/) Up to $285 a year, or $313.50 in some cases
- [NSW pensioner council rates rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-pensioner-council-rates/) Up to $250 a year off rates and waste charges
- [NSW pensioner water rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-pensioner-water-rebate/) Amount varies
- [NSW Seniors Energy Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-seniors-energy/) $200 a year
- [NSW unclaimed money search](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-unclaimed-money/) Whatever is held in your name
- [Pensioner travel vouchers](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-pensioner-travel-vouchers/) 4 free or cheap regional train trips a year
- [Portable long service leave (NSW construction, cleaning and community services)](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-portable-long-service/) 8.67 weeks’ pay after 10 years, or about 6.1 weeks after 7 years
- [Private vehicle registration discount](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-rego-discount/) Up to $100 off a car’s rego, or $80 off a motorbike’s
- [Rent Choice private rental subsidy](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-rent-choice/) Part of your rent paid for up to 3 years
- [Rent Choice Youth](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-rent-choice-youth/) Part of your rent paid for up to 3 years
- [Seniors discount on National Parks annual passes](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-parks-seniors-discount/) About 20% off an annual pass
- [Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-taxi-subsidy/) 50% of the taxi fare, up to $60
- [Toll relief weekly cap](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-toll-relief/) Money back on weekly tolls over $50
- [Gold Opal card for seniors and pensioners](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-gold-opal/) Unlimited public transport for no more than $2.50 a day
- [NSW Companion Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-companion-card/) Free entry for your support person at participating venues and events
- [NSW Seniors Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-seniors-card/) Free card with discounts and cheap public transport

### Other help you might need 13

- [Concession car parking at NSW public hospitals](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-hospital-parking/) Concession parking rates in public hospital car parks where fees apply
- [Concession Opal fares for job seekers](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-concession-opal-centrelink/) Cheaper concession fares on public transport
- [First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (no or less stamp duty)](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-first-home-buyers-assistance/) No stamp duty on homes up to $800,000; less duty up to $1 million
- [First Home Owner Grant (new homes)](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-first-home-owner-grant/) $10,000
- [Free NSW ambulance for concession card holders](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-ambulance-exemption/) No ambulance fee
- [Free public dental care](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-public-dental/) Free dental care at public clinics
- [Free Safer Drivers Course place](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-safer-drivers-free/) A free course place
- [Free school travel (School Student Transport Scheme)](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-school-travel/) Free or cheaper travel to and from school
- [Home Energy Saver](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-home-energy-saver/) Zero-interest loan up to $15,000 (discounts up to $4,000 coming soon)
- [Link2home homelessness line](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-link2home/) 24 hours a day, every day
- [NSW Mobility Parking Scheme permit](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-disability-parking-permit/) $55 for 5 years, or free with some concession cards
- [Rentstart Bond Loan](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-rentstart-bond-loan/) Interest-free loan for up to 100% of your rental bond
- [Start Strong preschool fee relief](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-start-strong/) Amount 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 Children](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-assistance-isolated-children/) Up to $13,582 a year for boarding (2026)
- [Australian Apprenticeship Training Support Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-apprentice-training-support-payment/) Up to $2,500 over 2 years (started from 1 January 2026)
- [Bereavement Payment when your partner dies](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-partner-bereavement/) A lump sum, usually the couple rate minus your new single rate over 14 weeks
- [Crisis Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-crisis-payment/) One week of your maximum basic payment rate
- [DVA bereavement payment and funeral benefit](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-bereavement-payment/) A lump sum or 6 fortnights of pension; funeral benefit up to $3,000
- [DVA travel costs for medical treatment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-dva-travel-for-treatment/) Amount varies (for example 68 cents a km for car travel)
- [Essential Medical Equipment Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-essential-medical-equipment-payment/) $203 a year for each piece of equipment that counts
- [Family Tax Benefit bereavement payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-ftb-bereavement/) Your Family Tax Benefit for that child for up to 14 weeks
- [Fares Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-fares-allowance/) Amount varies (reasonable travel costs)
- [Hearing Services Program](https://unclaimd.org/support/national-hearing-services-program/) Free or low-cost hearing tests and hearing aids

[See all 65 Australia-wide listings](https://unclaimd.org/support/australia/)

## Official finder

The government’s own finder may show help we have not listed.

- [Services Australia Payment and Service Finder](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/payment-and-service-finder) servicesaustralia.gov.au
- [Service NSW Savings Finder](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/savings-finder) service.nsw.gov.au
- [Find your NSW council](https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/find-my-council/) olg.nsw.gov.au

## Other places

- [Australia-wide](https://unclaimd.org/support/australia/)
- [Australian Capital Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/act/)
- [Northern Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/nt/)
- [Queensland](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld/)
- [South Australia](https://unclaimd.org/support/sa/)
- [Tasmania](https://unclaimd.org/support/tas/)
- [Victoria](https://unclaimd.org/support/vic/)
- [Western Australia](https://unclaimd.org/support/wa/)

## Help by topic

- [Healthcare](https://unclaimd.org/support/healthcare/)
- [Transport](https://unclaimd.org/support/transport/)
- [Children & family](https://unclaimd.org/support/family/)
- [Housing](https://unclaimd.org/support/housing/)
- [Energy & bills](https://unclaimd.org/support/energy-bills/)
- [Work & income](https://unclaimd.org/support/work-income/)
- [Seniors & carers](https://unclaimd.org/support/seniors-carers/)
- [Unclaimed money](https://unclaimd.org/support/unclaimed-money/)

We have not listed every program yet. The official finders may show more.

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