Two State rebates you must apply for this tax year – and they are closing soon!
There are two State Governments rebates closing this tax year single mums need to know about. They won’t be automatically be paid out, so check them out now.
You can apply for these by using the official state government website links at the end of each state section.
(And while you’re there, be sure to check your state government website for further grants!)
New South Wales (NSW)
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Family energy rebate – closes 11pm 18 June 2020
If you received family tax benefits in the 2018/2019 tax year and have lodged your tax return for that year and had it processed, then you are probably eligible for this rebate – be quick though – it CLOSES 11PM 18 JUNE 2020
Find out more information and apply at the official state government website here
Victoria
Claim your one-off $50 Power Saving Bonus payment before the program ends on 30 June 2020
Every Victorian household can submit a claim for the Power Saving Bonus. To confirm your eligibility, you will need to meet the following criteria.
- You must have a residential electricity bill and be the account holder for that bill
- You must be able to receive the payment via mail at the address of your energy service.
Find out more information and apply at the official Victorian State Government website here
Special mentions – apply by 31 October 2020
South Australia
The Cost of Living Concession
The Cost of Living Concession helps those on low or fixed incomes with their cost of living expenses, whether that be electricity, water, gas or medical bills.
Households that receive the Centrelink JobSeeker Payment will get a once-off boost of $500 as part of the 2020/21 Cost of Living Concession. In addition, payments will be brought forward for those households.
This measure is to assist people who are unemployed or lose their jobs as a result of COVID-19.
If you do not receive the Centrelink JobSeeker payment, your concession remains unchanged.
Eligibility is based on your living arrangements on 1 July. You can apply any time but applications must be submitted by 31 October to receive the concession for that financial year.
Find out more information and apply at the official South Australia State Government website here
New South Wales
Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) $50 vouchers
If you’re having difficulty paying your household energy bill because of a short-term financial crisis or emergency, such as unexpected medical bills, or reduced income due to COVID-19, you could be eligible for Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) $50 vouchers.
Find out more information and apply at the official state government website here
Singlemum.com.au Staff Writers
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