Sarah Oliver
The Victorian government is extending the $250 Power Saving Bonus payment in a bid to support more vulnerable households to pay their energy bills.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said that the extension would provide crucial financial support for eligible households who have yet to receive the payment.
“The Power Saving Bonus is easing cost of living pressures and I encourage all eligible households in Melton to apply for what could be a crucial $250 payment towards their energy bills,” he said.
Energy, Environment and Climate Change minister Lily D’Ambrosio said: “In its first year this one-off payment has provided much-needed assistance, delivering $87.5 million to more than 350,000 households, but there are still many Victorians on support payments who have not yet applied for what could be crucial help with their energy bills”.
More than 350,000 Victorians have already accessed the one-off $250 payment since it was launched in February 2021, providing more than $87.5 million to those who need it most.
Households receiving payments through the Pensioner Concession, JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance programs, or who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card are eligible.
The payment is transferred electronically into bank accounts or provided via cheque on request, and typically takes about two weeks to arrive.
To assist eligible households who may not have access to a computer or require assistance with their application, the government is providing support through the Power Saving Bonus Community Outreach Program.
Details: compare.energy.vic.gov.au/
