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Help in Western Australia 36

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Energy & bills

Western Australia · Rebates & concessions

Account Establishment Fee Rebate (electricity)

What you get Covers the fee to open a new power account

Concession card holders do not pay the fee to set up a new power account.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

Energy & bills

Listed towns in northern and inland WA · Rebates & concessions

Air Conditioning Rebate

You could get $78.98 a month for 2 to 10 months a year (2026–27)

Help with air conditioning power costs for some families and seniors in the hottest parts of WA.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

Energy & bills

Busselton Water supply area (Busselton) · Rebates & concessions

Busselton Water pensioner and seniors concession

You could get Up to 50% off (pensioners) or 25% (Seniors Card only)

Money off your Busselton Water bill if you own your home and have a pension or seniors card.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026busseltonwater.wa.gov.au

Housing

City of Perth · Rebates & concessions

City of Perth pensioner rates concession

You could get Up to $750 (pensioners), $100 (seniors)

Up to $750 off rates and the Emergency Services Levy for pensioners in the City of Perth.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026perth.wa.gov.au

Housing

City of Rockingham · Rebates & concessions

City of Rockingham low-income subsidy schemes

You could get Up to $150 per scheme each financial year

Rockingham residents with a concession card can get up to $150 back on home safety, cooling, aids or technology.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026rockingham.wa.gov.au

Energy & bills

Western Australia · Rebates & concessions

Dependent Child Rebate (electricity)

You could get $396.56 a year, plus $103.91 for each extra child (2026–27)

Extra money off your power bill if your children are listed on your concession card.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

Transport

Western Australia · Rebates & concessions

Driver’s licence and photo card concession

You could get Free or 50% off

Free or half-price driver’s licence renewals for pensioners and seniors.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026transport.wa.gov.au

Energy & bills

Western Australia · Rebates & concessions

Energy Assistance Payment

You could get $377.14 a year (2026–27)

Money off your power bill each year if you have a Centrelink or veterans concession card.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

Transport

Western Australia · Payments

Fuel Support Payment

You could get $100

A one-off $100 payment for people with a WA driver’s licence.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.auCloses 31 Dec 2026

Energy & bills

Western Australia · Payments

Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS)

You could get Up to $640 a year (up to $1,060 north of the 26th parallel)

A grant paid to your power, gas or water company to help clear a bill you cannot pay.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

Children & family

Western Australia · Vouchers

KidSport

You could get Up to $300 per financial year

Up to $300 a year towards club fees so WA kids can play community sport.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Healthcare

Western Australia · Rebates & concessions

Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy

You could get Up to $1,517 a year, depending on the equipment (from $58)

A yearly payment to help with power costs if someone at home uses life support equipment.

Reviewed 5 Nov 2026wa.gov.au

More money and concessions 15

MyLeave construction long service leave (WA)8 2/3 weeks’ pay after 10 years; part pay after 7 years
Passenger Transport Subsidy Scheme50% of the fare, up to $25 a trip
Patient Assisted Travel Scheme40c a km by private car; up to $110 a night for accommodation
Pensioner and seniors rebate on council rates, ESL and waterUp to 50% off: up to $750 off rates and $600 off water (25% off, up to $100, with only a Seniors Card)
Pensioner Annual Free Trip Scheme (north of the 26th parallel)1 free return trip a year (2 for Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card)
Regional Pensioner Travel CardAmount varies
Seniors Cost of Living Rebate$114.20 (single) or $171.30 (couple) for 2026
Spectacle Subsidy SchemeUp to $54.34 every two years
Thermoregulatory Dysfunction Energy Subsidy$832 a year
Vehicle licence (car rego) concession50% off the vehicle licence fee (100% for some disability and veteran pensions)
WA Rent Relief ProgramUp to $5,000 per household (once)
WA Residential Battery SchemeUp to $1,300 (Synergy) or $3,800 (Horizon Power)
WA unclaimed money searchWhatever is held in your name
State Concession CardAmount varies
WA Seniors CardA yearly rebate of $114.20 ($171.30 for couples), plus discounts

Other help you might need 9

ACROD parking permitDisability parking permit
Bond Assistance LoanBond up to $1,600 (single, Perth and country) plus two weeks’ rent
Entrypoint PerthFree assessment and referral
Free or half-price emergency ambulance for seniors and pensionersFree (over 65 on a pension) or 50% off
Free Transperth travel for people with a vision impairmentFree travel, and free for a guide travelling with you
School Dental ServiceFree general dental care
Subsidised public dental care (General Dental Service)Up to 75% of the treatment cost
Transperth concession and free travelConcession fares; free travel for some groups
Transwa concession fares and pensioner free trips50% off fares; 2 free trips a year for WA pensioners

Help from the Australian Government 65

You can also get this help in Western Australia. 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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