September is shaping up to deliver record cost of living relief for pensioners as federal pension payments rise and savings are delivered through the NSW Budget.
The NSW Government has more than 70 discounts and rebates available through the Savings Finder program, with a range of them specifically designed to assist pensioners drive their pension dollar further.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke encourages local pensioners to find out which discounts and rebate programs they may be eligible for.
“We know that pensioners are feeling the squeeze on their household budgets at the moment, which is why the NSW Government is offering a range of financial support,” Ms Cooke said
“Discounts for things like council rebates, free glasses, and energy bill rebates all go a long way to helping our pensioners.”
The Savings Finder tool via the Service NSW website makes it really easy to see what help is available.
If pensioners don’t have access to the website, they can make an appointment with a savings specialist at a Service NSW centre or they can call 13 77 88.
Here are some ways for NSW pensioners to save:
- Council rate rebates: up to $250 a year off their council rates.
- Water rates: Eligible pensioners can access a quarterly rebate.
- Electricity rebate: The Low Income Household Rebate will shave up to $285 a year off your electricity bill for households with a retail provider.
- Gas rebate: This rebate will give you a discount of up to $110 a year.
- Pensioner Travel vouchers: Four vouchers are available each calendar year.
- Free car rego: There are no registration fees or motor vehicle tax on one car for pensioners. Free driver’s licences, free driving tests and concessions on the cost of Mobility Parking Scheme permits.
- Free glasses: one pair of single vision glasses or one pair of bifocal glasses in a two-year period under the NSW Spectacles Program.
- NSW Seniors Card: is packed with discounts for thousands of retailers and services across the state from groceries to tradespeople and insurance.
