Financial Support
Information on a range of financial supports and benefits, including concessions, available for eligible Victorians.
From entitlements, financial counselling to application forms and brochures, delve into the kinds of financial support available to eligible Victorians by DHS.
Latest News and Events
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The Link concessions newsletter
Friday 06 January 2012The Link newsletter for concessions stakeholders
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New changes to Victoria's Personal Hardship Assistance Program
Wednesday 21 December 2011Applying for government financial assistance will now be a simpler and easier process for Victorians experiencing financial hardship after a major emergency, with a streamlined application process and other changes coming into effect on 1 December.
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The Link - volume 8 – November 2011
Wednesday 02 November 2011November 2011 volume of The Link newsletter for concession stakeholders
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Year-round savings on electricity help with summer cooling costs
Friday 28 October 2011
New Annual Electricity Concession helps concession card holders to save over the warmer summer months ...
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The Link - volume 7 - September 2011
Friday 16 September 2011September 2011 volume of The Link newsletter for concession stakeholders
Concessions
Guide to the concessions and benefits available to low-income Victorians experiencing difficulty in paying their council rates, water, gas and electricity bills.
Financial counselling
Information about how a financial counsellor can help you to sort out your finances.
Home owner & renter support
Assistance for people who need help with their mortgage or rent, and helps find emergency accomodation for those who need it.
Disability financial support
Financial assistance for people with a disability, their families and a range of organisations to enter into partnerships to develop innovative support programs.
Financial crisis support
People may experience significant loss or financial difficulties due to circumstance or in an emergency. This page is a guide to information on the grants and services available.
Victorian Government Carer Card
Information on the newly launched Victorian Carer Card, available only for carers, which offers valuable discounts and benefits.
Application forms
Applications forms for financial assistance, rebates and state concessions offered by the department.
Scholarships
Details of scholarships provided by the DHS to aid in the education of deserving and disadvantaged individuals.
