Concessions available in Western Australia

Bond assistance loans

The Department of Communities offers bond assistance and two weeks' rent in advance as an interest-free loan to help people obtain accommodation in the private rental market.

Provided by: Department of Communities
More information: Bond assistance loans

Building complaint fees

Building and Energy offer a discount on complaint fees for concession card holders. Fee concessions apply to both building service complaints - for matters relating to work done by registered building service providers or approved owner-builders, and home building work contract complaints.

Provided by: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
More information: Building and Energy

Concessional rate of transfer duty

A concessional rate of transfer duty is available for some dutiable transactions involving residential property. 

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Transfer duty assessment

First home owner grant

The first home owner grant (FHOG) is a one-off payment for eligible applications from people buying or building their first new home. 

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: About the first home owner grant

Home buyer's assistance account

A grant from the Home Buyers Assistance Account reimburses some of the incidental expenses incurred when purchasing a first home in Western Australia, provided the applicants meet all criteria. 

Provided by: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
More information: Home buyers assistance account

Land tax exemption

You may be eligible for an exemption, concession or rebate on your land tax. Follow the link below to view the range of situations where land tax exemption applies.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for a land tax exemption

Public housing

The Department of Communities provides rental accommodation to eligible households across Western Australia. You may be placed on the public housing waiting list if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Provided by: Department of Communities
More information: Apply for public housing

Art Gallery of Western Australia

While the Art Gallery is free to visit, visitors are asked to make a voluntary donation on entering. Ticket entry is may be required to some major exhibitions.

Provided by: Art Gallery of Western Australia
More information: Plan your visit to AGWA

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: Companion Card Program
More information: About the WA Companion Card

Western Australian Museum

The WA Museum offers discounted general admission to concession card holders. Concession rates are also offered for memberships, tours, special exhibitions, and selected programs.

Provided by: Western Australian Museum
More information: Plan a visit to the WA Museum

Boarding away from home allowance

Parents and guardians may be eligible for financial assistance when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home (away from their primary residence), to attend a Western Australian school from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Provided by: Department of Education
More information: Boarding away from home allowance

Secondary assistance scheme

The Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) is available to low-income families with children enrolled in secondary schooling to assist with school expenses.

Low-income families can get financial assistance with secondary school costs (Years 7 to 12) by applying for the SAS. The scheme is open to parents or guardians with children enrolled in public or non-government schools or registered for home schooling.

Provided by: Department of Education
More information: Secondary assistance scheme

Student travel subsidies

The Student Travel Subsidy Scheme provides travel assistance to eligible full-time enrolled school and tertiary students who live in Western Australia to overcome geographical isolation from schools and other educational institutions.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Student travel subsidies

Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices and trainees

Apprentices and trainees are eligible for travel and accommodation allowance (TAA) if they are a Western Australian resident attending a training provider (e.g. TAFE) for off the job training and must travel more than a certain number of kilometres from their residential address to attend the closest training provider.

Provided by: Department of Training and Workforce Development
More information: Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices and trainees

Vocational education and training (VET) course fee concessions

The State Government's Fee Free initiative supports the successful reskilling and upskilling of Western Australians for work in a variety of priority sectors. Visit the Job and Skills WA website to see what courses are available at a discounted rate. You can also find information on course fee caps for eligible concession students.

Provided by: Department of Training and Workforce Development
More information: Job and Skills WA website

Volunteer National Police Certificates

The Volunteer National Police Certificate Program offers discounted national police checks for registered Western Australian volunteer involving organisations.

Provided by: Department of Communities and WA Police Force
More information: Volunteer National Police Certificate Program

ACROD Parking Program

ACROD parking permits are available to people with severe walking difficulties. ACROD parking permits are strictly issued based upon a person’s ability to walk. ACROD parking permits may also be issued to organisations that regularly transport people with severe walking difficulties.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: Apply for an ACROD parking permit

Ambulance fees

Free or reduced fees for all emergency and urgent ambulance services, and non-urgent ambulance services that are deemed to be medically necessary and which are provided by the St John Ambulance service.

Provided by: Department of Health and St John WA.
More information: Ambulance fees for seniors and pensioners

Community Aids and Equipment Program (CAEP) 

The Community Aids and Equipment Program assists people with long term health, disability or age related functional impairment to stay in their own homes by providing equipment such as a wheelchair; or home modifications such as installing a ramp to enhance their safety and independence in their home.

Provided by: Department of Health
More information: Community Aids and Equipment Program

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: About the WA Companion Card

Continence Management and Support Scheme (CMASS)

Continence Management and Support Scheme is a product subsidy scheme to assist with meeting the cost of continence products.

Provided by: Independence Australia
More information: Continence Management and Support Scheme

Dental health services

Dental Health Services is the largest public dental health service provider in Western Australia., providing dental services to the Western Australian community through a range of streams. These include:

• School dental service
• General dental service
• Special dental service
• Dental subsidy schemes.

Provided by: Department of Health
More information: Dental Health Services

 Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy

The life support equipment energy subsidy is provided to assist eligible persons to meet the energy costs associated with operating life support equipment in their home under specialist medical advice. 

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy

Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)

The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme provides financial subsidies for eligible Western Australian country residents to reduce the cost of accessing the closest specialist medical services that are not available locally.

Subsidies are not intended to cover all travel costs with recipients required to pay the difference between the subsidy amount and the actual cost of travel and accommodation.

Provided by: WA Country Health Service
More information: Patient Assisted Travel Scheme - PATS

Spectacles Subsidy Scheme

The Western Australian Spectacle Subsidy Scheme assists with the purchase of a complete pair of prescribed spectacles or contact lenses. This assistance subject to eligibility criteria.​

Provided by: Department of Health
More information: Spectacle Subsidy Scheme

Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) 

The Taxi User Subsidy Scheme is a subsidy available to eligible people with disability travelling in on-demand rank or hail (taxi) vehicles.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Taxi User Subsidy Scheme

Thermoregulatory Dysfunction Energy Subsidy Scheme (TDES)

The Thermoregulatory dysfunction energy subsidy assists eligible persons, or their dependants, who experience thermoregulatory dysfunction to offset the energy costs associated with controlling the temperature in their home under medical advice.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for the Thermoregulatory Dysfunction Energy Subsidy

Account Establishment Fee Rebate: Electricity

This rebate offsets the cost of establishing a new electricity account for eligible customers. It applies to residential tariffs and is a one-off rebate when establishing a new electricity account.

Provided by: Synergy
More information: Synergy website

Air Conditioning Rebate: Electricity

This rebate subsidises the cost of operating an air conditioner for eligible households in areas of high heat discomfort. The amount of the subsidy varies depending on where you live. Permanent residents of caravan parks can also apply for this rebate.

Provided by: Synergy / Horizon Power 
More information: Synergy website / Horizon Power website 

Cat registration

All domestic cats are required to be registered with the relevant Local Government. Holders of an accepted concession card can apply for a discount on registration fees.

Provided by: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
More information:  Cats and dogs - DLGSC website

Cost of Living Rebate

The Western Australian State Government makes a Cost of Living Rebate payment each year to registered WA Seniors Card members.

Provided by: Department of Communities - WA Seniors Card Centre
More information: WA Seniors Card website

Dependent Child Rebate: Electricity

The Dependent Child Rebate provides assistance to help eligible concession card holders with dependent children meet energy consumption costs.

Provided by: Synergy / Horizon Power 
More information: Synergy website / Horizon Power website

Dog registration

All domestic dogs are required to be registered with the relevant Local Government. Holders of a Pensioner Concession Card can apply for a discount on registration fees.

Provided by: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)
More information:  Cats and dogs - DLGSC website

Emergency Services Levy Rebate

The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) is an annual charge paid by all property owners in Western Australia.

If you are a pensioner, senior or concession card holder and receive a rebate on your local government rates, you will automatically receive the same rebate on your ESL. These rebates are generally combined and shown as one amount on your property’s rate notice. 

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for a pensioners or seniors rebate / Emergency Services Levy

Energy Assistance Payment (EAP)

A rebate for residential energy customers holding a valid concession card.

Provided by: Synergy / Horizon Power 
More information: Synergy website / Horizon Power website

Energy Concession Extension Scheme

An extension of the existing Energy Assistance Payment (EAP) and other electricity concessions to eligible households that receive electricity charges through on-selling arrangements.

Provided by: Department of Finance, Revenue WA
More information: Apply for the Energy Concession Extension Scheme

Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS)

The Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) provides financial assistance to Western Australians who are struggling through financial hardship and are unable to pay their utility bills. The purpose of HUGS is to prevent residential customers from being disconnected from essential utility services to ensure basic living needs can be met.

Provided by: Department of Communities
More information: Hardship Utility Grant Scheme

Land tax concession for land owned by a veteran's surviving partner or mother

A reduction in the assessable value of land for land tax purposes for an eligible war widow, war widower or veteran's widowed mother.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for a land tax exemption

Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy Scheme

The life support equipment energy subsidy is provided to assist eligible persons to meet the energy costs associated with operating life support equipment in their home under specialist medical advice. 

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for the Life Support Equipment Energy Subsidy

Local Government Rates Rebate

If you are a pensioner or senior, you can apply to receive a rebate or concession on charges for local government rates and other essential services.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for a pensioners or seniors rebate

Reduced Meter Test Fee: Electricity

Concession cardholders are eligible for a reduced meter test fee if an electricity meter is believed to be providing faulty or inaccurate readings.

Provided by: Energy Policy WA
More information: Household energy pricing and payment support

Thermoregulatory Dysfunction Energy Subsidy Scheme

This scheme provides an energy subsidy to financially disadvantaged persons who have a thermoregulatory dysfunction requiring that they operate equipment to control the temperature of their homes.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for the Thermoregulatory Dysfunction Energy Subsidy

Underground Electricity Connection Charge Rebate

A rebate on the Underground Electricity Connection Charge, or a deferment of this charge.

Provided by: Department of Finance
More information: Apply for a pensioners or seniors rebate

Water bill concessions: Water Corporation

If you have a concession card, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your water bill.

Provided by: Water Corporation
More information: Apply for a water bill concession

Water bill concessions: Aqwest Bunbury

If you have a concession card, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your water bill.

Provided by: Aquwest
More information: Apply for a concession with Aqwest 

Water bill concessions: Busselton Water

If you have a concession card, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your water bill.

Provided by: Busselton Water
More information: Apply for a concession with Busselton Water

Building complaint fees

Building and Energy offer a discount on complaint fees for concession card holders. 

Provided by: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
More information: Building and Energy

Children's Court of Western Australia: court fees

You may be eligible to pay a reduced fee if you are the holder of a valid concession card or are under 18. You may be eligible for a fee reduction because of financial hardship or interests of justice.

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: Fees - Children's Court of Western Australia

District Court: court fees

Small business and non-profit associations can apply for a reduced fee. Holders of a a valid concession card are eligible for an automatic waiver for filing fees

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: Fees - District Court of Western Australia

Legal assistance: Legal Aid WA

Legal Aid WA offers free or low-cost legal services to the community. Legal Aid WA can help with questions about the law, if you are going to court, or if you need advice on a legal problem.

Provided by: Legal Aid WA
More information: Get legal help with Legal Aid WA

Magistrates Court: court fees

You may be eligible for a fee reduction because of financial hardship or interests of justice.

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: Fees - Magistrates Court of Western Australia

Public Trustee Will Drafting Service

Holders of a valid concession cards are eligible for a discounted Will Service fee.

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: Make a Will - Public Trustee

Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages: fee waiver

Eligible persons can have their fees waived for birth, change of name, death, and marriage certificates.

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

State Administrative Tribunal: tribunal fees

The Executive Officer may waive, reduce, refund or defer the tribunal fee on the grounds of financial hardship or in the interests of justice.

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: SAT help and support

Supreme Court: court fees

Small business and non-profit associations can apply for a reduced fee. Holders of a a valid concession card are eligible for an automatic waiver for filing fees

Provided by: Department of Justice
More information: Supreme Court reduced fees

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: About the WA Companion Card

Regional Pensioner Travel Card

The Regional Pensioner Travel Card replaces the Country Age Pension Fuel Card. The Travel Card provides eligible pensioners with a subsidy to support their travel needs.

Provided by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
More information: Regional Pensioner Travel Card

Regional public transport fares

Transwa offer free and/or discounted fares for eligible concession card holders. Visit the Transwa website to find out if you are eligible.

Provided by: Transwa
More information: Transwa concession fares

Student travel subsidies

The Student Travel Subsidy Scheme provides travel assistance to eligible full-time enrolled school and tertiary students who live in Western Australia to overcome geographical isolation from schools and other educational institutions.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Student travel subsidies

Water bill concessions: Aqwest Bunbury

If you have a concession card, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your water bill.

Provided by: Aquwest
More information: Apply for a concession with Aqwest

Water bill concessions: Busselton Water

If you have a concession card, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your water bill.

Provided by: Busselton Water
More information: Apply for a concession with Busselton Water

WA Seniors Card

WA Seniors Card members can access a generous range of State Government concessions and rebates. Your Seniors Card is your passport to savings. You can contact the WA Seniors Card Centre via phone, email or visit in person.

Provided by: Department of Communities
More information: WA Seniors Card

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: About the WA Companion Card

HBF Arena entry fees

HBF Arena is owned and managed by VenuesWest, on behalf of the state government of Western Australia. Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for entry into the pool and the gym.

Provided by: VenuesWest 
More information: HBF Arena website

HBF Stadium entry fees

HBF Stadium is owned and managed by VenuesWest, on behalf of the state government of Western Australia. Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for entry into the pool and the gym.

Provided by: VenuesWest 
More information: HBF Stadium website

KidSport

Provided by: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
More information: KidSport webpage

National park entry fees

Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for entry into national parks, as well as attractions, tours and camping. Visit the Explore Parks WA website to see what's available and if you are eligible.

Provided by: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
More information: Explore Parks WA website

Recreation camp fees

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries operates 4 metropolitan camps. The camps offer unique recreation and accommodation, allowing a space where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique outdoor activities. Discounted accommodation and activity tariffs are available for eligible groups.

Provided by: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
More information: Recreation camps webpage

Recreational fishing licence

In Western Australia, you need a recreational fishing licence for some types of fishing. Licence fee discounts are available to eligible concession card holders.

Provided by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
More information: Recreational fishing licences

WA Athletics Stadium entry fees

WA Athletics Stadium is owned and managed by VenuesWest, on behalf of the state government of Western Australia. Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for entry on to the track.

Provided by: VenuesWest
More information: WA Athletics Stadium website

Bell Tower entry fees

Entry to the Bell Tower is available at a reduced rate for concession card holders. Please visit the website for admission prices.

Provided by: Swan Bells Foundation Inc. / Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
More information: Plan your visit to the Perth Bell Tower

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: About the WA Companion Card

Fremantle Prison tours

Reduced admission fees for tours available for concession card holders. Please visit the website for admission prices.

Provided by: Fremantle Prison / Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
More information: Visit Fremantle Prison

National park entry fees

Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for entry into national parks, as well as attractions, tours and camping. Visit the Explore Parks WA website to see what's available and if you are eligible.

Provided by: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
More information: Explore Parks WA website

Perth Mint tours

Reduced admission fees for tours available for concession card holders. Please visit the website for admission prices.

Provided by: The Perth Mint
More information: Visit The Perth Mint

Perth Observatory tours

Reduced admission fees for day and night tours available for concession card holders. Please visit the website for admission prices.

Provided by: Perth Observatory / Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
More information: Visit the Perth Observatory

Perth Zoo entry

Reduced admission fees are available to holders of valid concession cards. Free entry is provided for children under the age of 4 years. Please visit the website for admission prices.

Provided by: Perth Zoo / Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
More information: Visit Perth Zoo

Recreational fishing licence

In Western Australia, you need a recreational fishing licence for some types of fishing. Licence fee discounts are available to eligible concession card holders.

Provided by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
More information: Recreational fishing licences

Rottnest Island

Reduced fees are offered to concession card holders for some attractions, tours and transport. Please visit the website for pricing information.

Provided by: Rottnest Island Authority
More information: Visit Rottnest Island

ACROD Parking Program

ACROD parking permits are available to people with severe walking difficulties. ACROD parking permits are strictly issued based upon a person’s ability to walk. ACROD parking permits may also be issued to organisations that regularly transport people with severe walking difficulties.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: Apply for an ACROD parking permit

Companion Card

The Companion Card Program supports Western Australians with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to participate at community venues and events.

Companion Cardholders show their card when booking or purchasing a ticket from a participating business, called an Affiliate. Affiliates will recognise the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.

Provided by: National Disability Services
More information: About the WA Companion Card

Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)

The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme provides financial subsidies for eligible Western Australian country residents to reduce the cost of accessing the closest specialist medical services that are not available locally.

Subsidies are not intended to cover all travel costs with recipients required to pay the difference between the subsidy amount and the actual cost of travel and accommodation.

Provided by: WA Country Health Service
More information: Patient Assisted Travel Scheme - PATS

Public transport fares

Transperth offer free and/or discounted fares for eligible SmartRider holders. Visit the Transperth website to find out if you are eligible.

Provided by: Transperth
More information: Transperth concessions guide

Regional Pensioner Travel Card

The Regional Pensioner Travel Card replaces the Country Age Pension Fuel Card. The Travel Card provides eligible pensioners with a subsidy to support their travel needs.

Provided by: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
More information: Regional Pensioner Travel Card

Regional public transport fares

Transwa offer free and/or discounted fares for eligible concession card holders. Visit the Transwa website to find out if you are eligible.

Provided by: Transwa
More information: Transwa concession fares

Student travel subsidies

The Student Travel Subsidy Scheme provides travel assistance to eligible full-time enrolled school and tertiary students who live in Western Australia to overcome geographical isolation from schools and other educational institutions

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Student travel subsidies

Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS)

The Taxi User Subsidy Scheme is a subsidy available to eligible people with disability travelling in on-demand rank or hail (taxi) vehicles. 

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Taxi User Subsidy Scheme

Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices and trainees

Apprentices and trainees are eligible for travel and accommodation allowance (TAA) if they are a Western Australian resident attending a training provider (e.g. TAFE) for off the job training and must travel more than a certain number of kilometres from their residential address to attend the closest training provider.

Provided by: Department of Training and Workforce Development
More information: Travel and Accommodation Allowance for apprentices and trainees

WA driver's licence

You may be eligible to receive a concession on the fees payable for your WA driver's licence. Visit the Department of Transport website to find out what concessions are available.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Department of Transport website

WA Photo Card

You may be eligible to receive a concession on the fees payable for your WA Photo Card. Visit the Department of Transport website to find out what concessions are available.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Department of Transport website

WA vehicle licence

You may be eligible to receive a concession on the fees payable for your WA vehicle licence. Visit the Department of Transport website to find out what concessions are available.

Provided by: Department of Transport
More information: Department of Transport website