Rebate finder

Rebates and concessions in Victoria

11 programs open to households in Victoria, including Australia-wide programs. Each links to the official source, which has the final say on eligibility.

Solar & batteries

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

Clean Energy Regulator (funded by DCCEEW) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

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

Clean Energy Regulator · checked 4 Oct

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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

Solar Victoria · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Concessions

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

Services Australia · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Home energy upgrades

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

Solar Victoria · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

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

Essential Services Commission (Victoria) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Energy bills

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

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (Victoria) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

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

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (Victoria) · checked 4 Oct

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Kids & activities

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

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (Victoria) · closes 13 Oct 2026 · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Transport

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

Transport Victoria · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

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

Victorian Government (Transport Victoria) · closes 31 Dec 2026 · checked 4 Oct

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Other states

New South Wales Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania ACT Northern Territory

Important information

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