FederalSolar & batteries
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Around 30% off installed cost
A national discount on home and small business batteries, delivered through certificates under the small-scale renewable energy scheme. From 1 May 2026 the support tapers for capacity above 14 kWh and steps down every six months until 2030.
- Battery of 5 kWh to 100 kWh connected to a new or existing solar PV system
- Battery must be Clean Energy Council approved
- Installer must be accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia
FederalSolar & batteries
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs)
Varies by system size and location
Rooftop solar, solar hot water, heat pumps and batteries earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs) that are usually converted into an upfront discount on the system. The scheme winds down each year and finishes in 2030.
- Install an eligible small-scale renewable energy system
- Use approved products and accredited designers/installers
- Open to homeowners and small businesses
FederalConcessions
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Varies
A concession card for older Australians who don't get the Age Pension, giving cheaper prescriptions and health care and unlocking many state and retailer discounts.
- Age Pension age or older
- Not receiving an income support payment from Centrelink or DVA
- Meet the income test and residence rules
NSWEnergy bills
Low Income Household Rebate
Up to $285 a year
An annual credit on the electricity bill for NSW households with a pension or health care concession card. Embedded network customers get $313.50 paid into their bank account instead.
- Named on the electricity account
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card or Veteran Gold Card
NSWEnergy bills
Family Energy Rebate
Up to $180 a year
A yearly electricity bill rebate for NSW families who received Family Tax Benefit. Households already getting the Low Income Household Rebate receive a reduced top-up.
- Named on the electricity account
- Received Family Tax Benefit in the previous financial year
- Tax return lodged and FTB entitlement finalised with Centrelink
NSWEnergy bills
Seniors Energy Rebate
$200 a year
A yearly electricity bill rebate for self-funded retirees who hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
- Named on the electricity account
- Hold a valid Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Not already receiving the Low Income Household Rebate
NSWEnergy bills
Medical Energy Rebate
Up to $285 a year
Extra help with power bills for concession card holders, or someone in their home, who can't regulate body temperature and rely on heating or cooling.
- Named on the electricity account and hold an eligible concession card
- Person meets the listed medical qualifying conditions
- Condition certified by a doctor who has treated them for at least 3 months
NSWSolar & batteries
Virtual power plant (VPP) incentive
Varies with battery size
An upfront NSW payment for connecting a home battery to a virtual power plant, on top of the federal battery discount. The amount grows with capacity offered to the grid, up to 28 kWh.
- NSW household or small business with a battery of more than 2 kWh and up to 50 kWh
- Join a VPP provider that offers the NSW incentive
- Claimable once per electricity meter (NMI)
NSWKids & activities
Active and Creative Kids voucher
$50 twice a year per child
Two $50 vouchers a year per child for sport, recreation, creative or cultural activities with registered providers. Two unexpired vouchers can be combined for $100.
- Parent or carer receives Family Tax Benefit Part A and/or B
- Child is a NSW resident aged 4.5 to 18
- Must be used with a registered activity provider
NSWTransport
Toll relief rebate ($50 weekly cap)
Up to $350 a week
Drivers who spend more than $50 a week on NSW tolls can claim back the excess. The weekly cap dropped from $60 to $50 on 6 July 2026 for 12 months, with claims made every quarter.
- Personal toll account (not business)
- Vehicle registered for private use
- Toll spend above $50 a week on NSW toll roads
VICSolar & batteries
Solar Homes Program – solar panel (PV) rebate
Up to $1,400 + interest-free loan
A Victorian rebate towards rooftop solar panels for owner-occupiers, with an optional interest-free loan matching the rebate. Homes under construction can also qualify.
- Owner-occupier, or owner of a home under construction
- Combined owners' taxable income under $150,000 and property value under $3 million
- No solar installed at the address in the last 10 years and no previous Solar Homes PV or battery rebate there
- Use an authorised retailer and approved products
VICHome energy upgrades
Solar Homes Program – hot water rebate
Up to $1,400
Covers half the price of an efficient heat pump or solar hot water system, up to $1,000, or up to $1,400 for eligible locally made products.
- Owner-occupier of an existing home
- Combined owners' taxable income under $150,000 and property value under $3 million
- System being replaced is at least 3 years old
- Use an authorised retailer and eligible product
VICHome energy upgrades
Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program
Varies by upgrade
Accredited businesses offer discounted energy-efficient products and installs, such as heat pump hot water, reverse-cycle air conditioning and insulation, funded through energy-saving certificates.
- Victorian households and businesses
- Work must be done by an accredited VEU provider
- Discount depends on the product and provider
VICEnergy bills
Annual Electricity Concession
17.5% off electricity bills
Takes 17.5% off usage and supply charges for concession card holders, after retailer discounts and solar credits. It doesn't apply to the first $171.60 of the year's bill.
- Electricity account holder
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card
- Very high bills need a separate Excess Energy Concession
VICEnergy bills
Utility Relief Grant Scheme
Up to $650 per utility
One-off help to pay an overdue electricity, gas or water bill when a short-term crisis means you can't pay. The cap resets every two years, and households with only one energy source can get up to $1,300.
- Concession card holder, or low-income household
- At risk of disconnection with no other way to pay
- Hit by job loss, family violence, unexpected essential costs, or housing costs over 30% of income
VICKids & activitiesClosing soon
Get Active Kids Voucher Program
Up to $200 per child
A voucher or reimbursement of up to $200 towards sport and active recreation fees. Round 11 is open but closes on 13 October 2026, or earlier if funding runs out.
- Child aged 0 to 18 living in Victoria
- Named on a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and a Medicare card
- One voucher or one reimbursement per child per round
VICTransport
Free public transport for under-18s (Youth myki)
Free travel ($5 card)
Since 1 January 2026, children and teens travel free on all Victorian trains, trams, buses and coaches. They just need a one-off $5 Youth myki.
- Aged under 18
- Passengers aged 5 to 17 must carry a Youth myki and tap on and off
VICTransport
Half-price public transport fares
50% off fares
A temporary fuel-crisis measure that halves Victorian public transport fares from 1 June 2026 to the end of the year, bringing a full daily fare down to $5.70.
- Applies to everyone using Victorian public transport
- myki pass holders can get reimbursements
- Under-18s keep travelling free with a Youth myki
QLDEnergy bills
Queensland Electricity Rebate
$399.47 a year
A yearly rebate on home electricity bills for Queensland pensioners, seniors, veterans and Health Care Card holders. Eligible households can also get a separate rebate on reticulated gas.
- Electricity account holder at your principal place of residence
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Queensland Seniors Card or DVA Gold Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are not eligible
- One rebate per household
QLDEnergy bills
Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme
$522.09 a year
A yearly payment for people with chronic medical conditions made worse by temperature changes who need air-conditioning or heating at home.
- Qualifying medical condition certified by a specialist
- Applicant or guardian holds a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
- Home has an air-conditioner or heater; re-apply every two years
QLDEnergy bills
Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme
Up to $720 every 2 years
One-off help with electricity or gas bills for Queensland households facing an emergency or short-term financial crisis in the past 12 months.
- Concession card holder, low income, or on your energy retailer's hardship program or payment plan
- Recent big drop in household income or unexpected essential costs
- Responsible for paying the overdue bill
QLDTransport
50 cent public transport fares
50c per trip
Every trip on the Translink network across Queensland costs a flat 50 cents, whatever the distance or zone. It applies to go card, bank card and paper tickets, but not Airtrain.
- Anyone travelling on Translink services
- Includes SEQ and regional Translink bus networks
- Airtrain is excluded
QLDKids & activities
Play On! Sports Vouchers
Up to $200 per child
A voucher of up to $200 per child each financial year towards club membership, registration or participation fees. It can't be used for equipment or uniforms.
- Queensland resident child aged 5 to 17
- Child has a Medicare card (concession card holders also eligible)
- One voucher per child per financial year
WASolar & batteries
WA Residential Battery Scheme
Up to $1,300 (Synergy) / $3,800 (Horizon)
A WA rebate on home batteries, on top of the federal discount, plus optional no-interest loans of up to $10,000. Batteries must be connected to a virtual power plant.
- Synergy or Horizon Power customer
- Approved VPP-capable battery installed by a vendor on the Plenti directory
- Commit to a VPP with your retailer; loans need household income under $210,000
WAEnergy bills
Energy Assistance Payment
$377.14 a year
A WA Government payment towards the power bills of concession card holders. Eligible families may also get the Dependent Child Rebate.
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or DVA Gold Card
- Charged for your own electricity use
- A WA Seniors Card alone doesn't qualify
WAKids & activities
KidSport
Up to $300 per child a year
Up to $300 each financial year towards club fees with approved community sport clubs, and it can be split across more than one club.
- Child aged 5 to 18 living in WA
- Named on a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, or meets special consideration criteria
- Club must be KidSport approved
WATransport
Student free travel (Student SmartRider)
Free weekday travel
Primary and secondary students ride Transperth and Transregional services free from Monday to Friday during the school year. Concession fares apply on Saturdays and over the summer holidays.
- Primary or secondary school student
- Valid Student SmartRider with no negative balance
- Tag on and off every trip
SAEnergy bills
Energy bill concession
Up to $291.27 a year
A daily-rate concession on the electricity bill at your main home for South Australians on low or fixed incomes. Indexed each year.
- Live at the property and be the first-named account holder
- Hold an eligible card (e.g. Pensioner Concession, Low Income Health Care, Commonwealth Seniors Health) or receive an eligible Centrelink payment such as JobSeeker
SACost of living
Cost of Living Concession
$270.60 a year
An annual cash payment to low and fixed-income tenants and homeowners in SA to help with general costs like rates, energy and medical bills. Paid between August and December.
- Live at the property; tenants need a written rental agreement
- Hold an eligible card, get an eligible Centrelink payment, or meet the low-income limits
SAKids & activities
Sports Vouchers Plus
2 x $100 per child a year
Two $100 vouchers per child each calendar year for sport, active recreation and music fees, usable at one provider or split between two. Not means tested.
- South Australian child in Reception to Year 9 in 2026
- From 1 January 2027, all SA children aged 5 to 18
- Must use a registered provider
SAHome energy upgrades
Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)
Free or discounted upgrades
Energy retailers must deliver discounted or free efficiency upgrades such as lighting, insulation and appliances to SA homes and businesses. You don't need to be their customer.
- South Australian households and businesses, renters or owners
- Eligibility depends on the activity and property
- Priority group households may get bigger offers
TASEnergy bills
Annual electricity concession
About $673 a year ($1.84/day)
A daily discount of about $1.84 on the electricity bill for low-income Tasmanians at their main home. Embedded network customers get a one-off $673 payment for 2026–27.
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Tasmanian Concession Card or eligible ImmiCard
- Name on card matches the electricity account holder
- Principal place of residence on a domestic tariff
TASTransport
Free public transport
Free fares
Fares are free on all Tasmanian buses, including school buses, and on the Derwent Ferries until 30 June 2027 as a fuel-cost relief measure.
- Anyone travelling on general access or school bus services
- Includes Derwent Ferries
- Don't tap a Greencard while free travel applies
TASKids & activities
Ticket to Play
2 x $100 per child
Two vouchers of up to $100 each towards club membership or registration fees at approved Tasmanian sport and active recreation providers.
- Child aged 5 to 18
- On a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, or family received Family Tax Benefit A
- Children in out-of-home care and some visa holders also eligible
ACTEnergy bills
Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate
$800 a year
The ACT's main utility concession, formerly the Utilities Concession. It takes up to $800 a year off energy bills for concession card holders at their main home.
- Primary holder of a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, eligible DVA Gold Card or ACT Services Access Card
- Account in the cardholder's name at their principal residence
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card not eligible
ACTHome energy upgrades
Home Energy Support: Rebates for Homeowners
Up to $5,000
Concession card holders can get 50% back, up to $2,500, on rooftop solar and another 50%, up to $2,500, on electric heating and cooling, heat pump or solar hot water, electric cooktops and ovens, or ceiling insulation.
- ACT homeowner living in the home
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card
- Property unimproved value at or below the program limit
- Attend a free Everyday Climate Choices workshop
NTConcessions
NT Concession Scheme
Up to $1,200 a year on electricity
Members get discounts on essential costs including electricity (up to $1,200 a year), water and sewerage, council rates, licence and rego, and glasses.
- NT resident for at least 183 days of the financial year
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Receive the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment or Parenting Payment (single), or hold an eligible DVA card
NTCost of living
NT Seniors Recognition Scheme
$550 a year
Senior Territorians receive a $550 prepaid card each financial year to spend as they choose at approved businesses.
- Aged 65 or older
- NT resident for at least 183 days of the financial year
- Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible temporary visa holder with Medicare
NTKids & activities
Sport Voucher Scheme
2 x $100 per child a year
School children in NT urban areas get two $100 vouchers a year for sport, recreation and cultural activities. Swimming and music lessons in school hours also count.
- Child lives in an NT urban area
- Enrolled in school (transition to Year 12) or home-schooled
- Used with registered activity providers
NTKids & activities
Learn to Swim vouchers
2 x $100 per child a year
Two $100 vouchers a year, one in January and one in July, for swimming lessons for NT children under five.
- NT resident child under 5
- Not yet enrolled in transition or school
- Registered in the water safety awareness program