As the deadline looms, South Australian households on low or fixed incomes have just days left to secure up to $1,100 in cost-of-living relief. Applications for these vital household concessions must be submitted by December 31, 2024, leaving eligible residents with only two days to act.
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Who Can Access This Support?
Approximately 215,000 South Australian households—about a quarter of the state—are eligible for these concessions. They provide essential financial relief for costs such as:
- Cost of Living: $255.60
- Energy: $274.85
- Water: Up to $398.40
- Sewerage: $162.20
- Medical Heating and Cooling: $274.85
- Emergency Services Levy (Fixed Property): $46
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Eligible Groups
This relief targets a wide range of residents, including:
- Older South Australians
- Families
- Single parents
- People with disabilities
Eligible concession cards include:
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veteran Gold Card
- Low Income Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Centrelink payments that qualify include JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, Special Benefit, and ABSTUDY.
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How to Apply
To apply for these concessions, you can:
- Apply Online: Visit the Concessions SA website.
- Call for Assistance: Dial the Concessions SA hotline at 1800 307 758 to have an application sent to you.
Additional Government Support
- Free Public Transport: Extended to all Centrelink Health Care Cardholders starting January 1, 2025.
- Sports Vouchers: Two $100 grants in 2025 for kids’ extracurricular activities.
- Materials and Services Subsidy: Doubled to $200 per child in government schools from 2025.
Act Now Before the Deadline
Human Services Minister Nat Cook emphasized the importance of these concessions, urging eligible households to apply.
“Many South Australians are feeling the squeeze of rising living costs,” Cook stated. “The deadline for the 2024-25 Cost of Living Concession is approaching fast. I encourage anyone who may qualify to check their eligibility online or call for more information.”
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ease financial strain—apply before midnight, December 31, 2024!
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