Rebate finder

Rebates and concessions in Western Australia

7 programs open to households in Western Australia, 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

Check eligibility on the official site

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

Energy Policy WA · 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

Energy bills

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

WA Government (Synergy, Horizon Power, RevenueWA) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Kids & activities

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

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (WA) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Transport

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

Transperth (Public Transport Authority of WA) · checked 4 Oct

Check eligibility on the official site

Other states

New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Tasmania ACT Northern Territory

Important information

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