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title: "Government support in Queensland · unclaimd"
description: "34 reviewed payments, rebates, concessions and vouchers for people in Queensland, plus Australia-wide support. Check each at its official source."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/qld/"
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By state or territory

# Support in Queensland.

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

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## Help in Queensland 34

Check the full rules on the official site before you apply.

- **[Back to School Boost](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-back-to-school-boost/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). A school account credit for every Queensland primary student: $100 in 2026 and $150 from 2027. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Brisbane pensioner rates rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/brisbane-rates/)** (Brisbane City Council · Rebates & concessions). Brisbane pensioners who own their home can get up to $1,350 a year off their council rates. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. brisbane.qld.gov.au.

- **[Gold Coast pensioner rates discount](https://unclaimd.org/support/goldcoast-rates/)** (City of Gold Coast · Rebates & concessions). Gold Coast pensioners who own their home can get $298 a year off council rates, plus the state subsidy. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

- **[Home Assist Secure](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-home-assist-secure/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). Help paying for small home repairs and safety jobs for pensioners aged 60 and over or with a disability. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-home-energy-emergency/)** (Queensland · Payments). A one-off payment if a sudden money crisis means you cannot pay your electricity or piped gas bill. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Logan pensioner rates concession](https://unclaimd.org/support/logan-rates/)** (Logan City Council · Rebates & concessions). Logan pensioners who own their home can get up to $481.20 a year off council rates. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. logan.qld.gov.au.

- **[Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-medical-aids-subsidy/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). Free or low-cost medical aids and equipment for concession card holders with a lasting condition or disability. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-medical-cooling-heating/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). Help with power costs if someone at home needs cooling or heating because of a long-term medical condition. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Moreton Bay pensioner and self-funded retiree rates concession](https://unclaimd.org/support/moretonbay-rates/)** (City of Moreton Bay · Rebates & concessions). Moreton Bay home owners on a pension, or self-funded retirees with a Seniors Health Card, get money off rates. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

- **[Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-patient-travel-subsidy/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). Help with travel and accommodation costs for Queenslanders who travel more than 50 km one way to see a specialist. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-rates-subsidy/)** (Queensland · Rebates & concessions). The Queensland Government pays 20% of council rates, up to $200 a year, for pensioners who own their home. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au.

- **[Play On! Learn to Swim vouchers](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-play-on-learn-to-swim/)** (Queensland · Vouchers). Up to $150 towards swimming lessons for Queensland children aged 0 to 4 on a concession card. Reviewed 5 Nov 2026. qld.gov.au. Closes 11 June 2027.

### More money and concessions 17

- [Play On! Sports Voucher](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-play-on/) Up to $200
- [QLeave portable long service leave](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-qleave/) 8.67 weeks’ pay after 10 years; 6.1 weeks after 7 years
- [Queensland Electricity Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-electricity/) $399.47 a year
- [Queensland Rail pension travel entitlements](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-pension-rail-travel/) Free long-distance train trips each year, for a small fee
- [Queensland rental bond refunds never received](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-unclaimed-bond/) The bond money owed to you, however long ago
- [Queensland Taxi Subsidy Scheme and Lift Payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-taxi-subsidy-scheme/) Half the taxi fare, up to $30 a trip
- [Queensland unclaimed money search](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-unclaimed-money/) Whatever is held in your name
- [Rental Security Subsidy](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-rental-security-subsidy/) Amount varies
- [RentConnect Tenancy Assist payment](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-tenancy-assist/) Up to $1,200, once every 2 years
- [Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-gas-rebate/) $96.45 a year (GST included)
- [South East Queensland Pensioner Water Subsidy](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-seq-water-subsidy/) Up to $120 a year
- [Spectacle Supply Scheme](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-spectacle-supply-scheme/) One free pair of basic glasses every 2 years
- [Sunshine Coast pensioner rate concession](https://unclaimd.org/support/sunshinecoast-rates/) Up to $343 a year, plus the state subsidy
- [Textbook and Resource Allowance](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-textbook-resource-allowance/) Up to $357 a year ($164 for Years 7 to 10, $357 for Years 11 and 12)
- [Vehicle and boat registration concession](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-vehicle-registration-concession/) About half the registration fee
- [Queensland Companion Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-companion-card/) Free entry for your companion at participating venues and events
- [Queensland Seniors Card](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-seniors-card/) Free card

### Other help you might need 5

- [Bond Loan](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-bond-loan/) Interest-free loan of up to 4 weeks’ rent
- [Free Kindy](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-free-kindy/) 15 hours a week free, for 40 weeks a year
- [Homeless Hotline](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-homeless-hotline/) Free from a landline, 24 hours a day
- [Public dental services](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-public-dental/) Free if you meet the rules
- [Queensland disability parking permit](https://unclaimd.org/support/qld-disability-parking-permit/) Free

## Help from the Australian Government 65

You can also get this help in Queensland. 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
- [Queensland concessions](https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/concessions) qld.gov.au
- [Find your Queensland council](https://www.dlgwv.qld.gov.au/local-government/for-the-community/local-government-directory/search-the-local-government-directory) dlgwv.qld.gov.au

## Other places

- [Australia-wide](https://unclaimd.org/support/australia/)
- [Australian Capital Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/act/)
- [New South Wales](https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw/)
- [Northern Territory](https://unclaimd.org/support/nt/)
- [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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