South Australian households on low or fixed incomes have the opportunity to receive up to $1,100 in cost-of-living concessions, but the clock is ticking. Applications must be submitted before December 31, 2024 to take advantage of this financial assistance.
During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to overlook such opportunities, but this support could make a significant difference for eligible households, including older South Australians, families, single parents, and people with disabilities.
Who Can Benefit?
Roughly 215,000 households in South Australia are eligible for these concessions, yet many haven’t applied. Human Services Minister Nat Cook emphasized that countless households struggling with rising living costs may qualify but are unaware of their eligibility.
If you hold a concession card, receive Centrelink payments, or are on a low income, you might qualify. Eligible cards and payments include:
Pensioner Concession Card
Veteran Gold Card
Low Income Health Care Cards
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Centrelink payments like JobSeeker, Parenting Payment, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance, and more.
What Support Is Available?
The South Australian Government provides a variety of concessions to ease household expenses:
Cost of Living Relief: $255.60
Energy Costs: $274.85
Water Bills: Up to $398.40
Sewerage Fees: $162.20
Medical Heating and Cooling: $274.85
Emergency Services Levy (fixed property): $46
Extra Benefits on the Horizon
From January 1, 2025, free public transport will be extended to all Centrelink Health Care Card holders, in addition to over 400,000 Seniors Card members. Families can also look forward to increased subsidies, including:
Two $100 Sports Vouchers for kids’ extracurricular activities in 2025.
Doubled school subsidies of $200 per child for government school materials and services.
How to Apply?
Applying is simple and can be done online or via phone. Visit the Concessions SA website or call the hotline at 1800 307 758 to check your eligibility or request an application form.
Don’t Miss Out
The deadline for the 2024-25 Cost of Living Concession is fast approaching. If you think you might be eligible, act now to secure the financial relief you deserve.
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