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Warrnambool residents are eligible for over $300,000 in combined rebates on their power bills via the Victorian Government’s Power Saving Bonus program.
From August 25, concession card holders are entitled to a $100 payment under the program to help ease cost of living pressures, with the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House available to help people apply.
Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain said that residents that hold a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card are eligible.
“It’s an online process, and we know that for concession card holders especially, they may not have access to the internet, or may not be confident with filling out online forms for all sorts of different reasons,” he said.
“So that’s where the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House comes in.
“You call up, make an appointment, and bring along your concession card and a copy of a recent electricity bill. Jill at the Neighbourhood House takes care of the rest.
"Over the years that Power Saving Bonuses have been offered, Jill has helped with about 1000 local applications, so it's fair to say she has the process down pat!
“It works out to be about one in four households in Warrnambool that would qualify for the payment, so that’s millions of dollars just waiting to be claimed.”
The $100 Power Saving Bonus will remain open until March 2026. Only one application can be made per household.
To make an appointment with the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House, call Jill on 0418 944 276.
You can also apply online at compare.energy.vic.gov.au