Victorian Government - Concessions and Benefits

The Commonwealth Government issues concession cards for a range of people based on categories such as: income, age, disability or veteran status.

What is it?

The Commonwealth Government issues concession cards for a range of people based on categories such as income, age, disability or veteran status.

Eligibility

The Victorian Government determines eligibility for concessions based on the concession card held.

Victorian Government

The Victorian Government offers concessions to make essential services more affordable for low-income households and to help out with bills in times of hardship. Fo more information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services - Concessions and Benefits

Eligibility depends on the concession card held. For an overview, visit Concessions at a Glance.

Potential concessions include the following areas:

Communications
Education
Energy
Finance
Health
Property rates
Recreation
Transport
Water

The Victorian State Government has also launched Savings Finder for you to navigate and find discounts, rebates and benefits you may qualify for. Visit Services | Saving Finder to learn more.

Australian Government

There is a range of benefits and concessions available from the Australian Government based on your individual circumstances. Please visit the link below to find information on what is relevant to your situation.

Australian Government Department of Social Services: Income support payments

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