Service NSW Visits Myall River VIEW to promote rebates and savings Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 Concessions and rebates are also available through QR codes. MYALL River VIEW Club held a special meeting on Friday 8 November to commemorate Remembrance Day in advance and to also hear some pertinent tips on saving money. *Jack from Service NSW highlighted a large suite of rebates and concessions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Popular rebate searches include the ‘low income household’ rebate, council rates rebates, the online FuelCheck tool, Active and Creative Kids, and the gas rebate,” he said. Those holding a Seniors Card, or another similar concession card, may be eligible for more rebates than they currently know about. “Such as how certain insurance companies have partnerships with certain shops and petrol companies, allowing for some discounts like 5c per litre on fuel, at the right locations.” The NSW Drivers Licence, a physical and critical symbol of mobility and independence, can also have free or reduced renewal costs for pensioners, and there are discounts and rebates on offer covering energy, driving, travel, health, children and recreation.”. Seniors in particular should look out for energy rebates, travel vouchers, National Parks passes, gold Opal cards, and even free car registration and driving tests – the last of which will be legally required after a certain age. Given the ever-increasing cost of owning property, the idea of a rebate on some local council rates and water/sewerage rates was also appealing. Many questions from members showed that a lot of people require clarity and fundamental awareness of their energy supplier and how bills are factored into retirement village expenses. Other key points shared included the need to undergo medical tests up to eight weeks before a 75th birthday, and how a person may be able to retain a limited licence to drive within a 10km radius from their home. “Every dollar counts,” *Jack said, while also noting that rebates exist for those who have to travel more than 200km a week for medical specialist appointments. By Thomas O’KEEFE VIEW member Rhonda Jurd makes and sells greeting cards for VIEW charities. Jack from Service NSW highlighted potential government savings.
